Drought in Saxony puts farmers under pressure
Winter barley and winter wheat have been sown in the fields. They are currently lacking one important thing to thrive.
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Saxony's asparagus farmers satisfied with this year's harvest
Before the traditional end of the asparagus harvest, asparagus farmers in Saxony are satisfied with this year's season.
Farmers occupy highway bridges in Saxony
Farmers in Saxony protest on highway bridges against the reduction of agricultural diesel subsidies.
Polish farmers block highway near Frankfurt (Oder)
Polish farmers have blocked the highway to Germany near the border at Frankfurt (Oder) with tractors, causing severe traffic delays.
Saxon state parliament discusses the current mood in the state and other topics
The Saxon state parliament discusses the current mood in the state, popular and top-class sport, farmers' demands and structural change in the economy. Other topics include plant protection and proposed legislation.
Saxon farmers to receive EU subsidies in January
Farmers in Saxony are to receive the EU subsidies, which were expected in December, in January.
Farmers end blockades of highway ramps in Saxony
Farmers have ended the blockades of highway access roads in Saxony. There are no longer any traffic obstructions.
Saxony's farmers' association stops blockades for the time being
The farmers' association in Saxony wants to stop the blockades at highway entrances and important roads for the time being. Farmers' president Torsten Krawczyk summed up the week of action as a success.
Farmers' association gives agriculture minister ultimatum over EU direct payments
In the dispute over EU direct payments, the state farmers' association has issued an ultimatum to Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther.
Farmers continue protests in Saxony
Farmers in Saxony are continuing their protests with rallies in Dresden and Plauen. Considerable traffic obstructions are expected.
Large farmers' demonstration in Dresden leads to traffic restrictions
Due to a large farmers' demonstration in Dresden, the police are expecting considerable traffic restrictions on Wednesday.
Lack of willingness to engage in dialog: Kretschmer accuses federal government of dealing with farmers' protests
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer criticizes the federal government for its lack of willingness to engage in dialogue in dealing with the farmers' protests. Kretschmer is calling for more explanations from the coalition government in Berlin. The government's measures are inadequate.
Traffic obstructions due to farmers' protests in the Chemnitz district
Due to the farmers' protests, there are traffic obstructions in the Chemnitz district, the district of Central Saxony and the Erzgebirgskreis.
Farmers block highways in Saxony in protest against agricultural subsidy cuts
Farmers in Saxony plan to block highway entrances with tractors in protest against planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, while protests are also planned in other federal states.
Free voters in Saxony show solidarity with farmers' protests
The Free Voters in Saxony support the protests of farmers against the policies of the federal government.
CDU and state farmers' association criticize policy of the traffic light coalition in the federal government
The CDU leadership in Saxony is harshly critical of the policies of the traffic light coalition in the federal government. Minister President Michael Kretschmer emphasizes the need to focus on growth and supports the demands of farmers.
Farmers block highway access roads in Saxony in protest against planned cuts to agro subsidies
In protest against planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, farmers in Saxony want to block 95 percent of all highway access roads.
Farmers block slip roads on the A72 between Zwickau and Chemnitz
Farmers blocked two slip roads on the A72 between Zwickau and Chemnitz on Tuesday morning.
Minister of Agriculture criticizes cancellation of benefits for farmers
Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther criticizes the planned abolition of benefits for farmers. The traffic light coalition wants to abolish agricultural diesel and motor vehicle tax concessions.
Saxon farmers receive compensation for late payment of EU funds
Farmers in Saxony will be compensated for delays in the disbursement of EU funds. The Saxon cabinet has agreed on this. The compensation will be paid out as a one-off lump sum and will cover costs such as interest charges, deferral fees and consultancy services.
Peak potato harvest in Saxony - drought hampers farmers
The drought is making farmers' work more difficult during the potato harvest in Saxony and can lead to quality losses.