Frost damage - EU crisis aid for fruit growing and viticulture starts
In April, frost caused severe damage to vines and fruit trees. Aid is available for affected farmers.
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Saxony wants to preserve orchards in the long term
In Saxony, work is continuing on creating blooming landscapes. Among other things, the state wants to preserve its orchards and is now researching how this can best be achieved.
Saxon cabinet approves aid for frost damage in fruit growing and viticulture
The Saxon cabinet has approved aid for fruit and wine growers affected by frost damage. A total of 22 million euros is available for this and next year.
Strawberry harvest in Saxony significantly lower than last year
Saxony's fruit growers are expecting a significant drop in the strawberry harvest this year, with 1200 tons only half as much as last year.
No financial aid for Saxon fruit and wine growers after frost damage
Saxon fruit and wine growers receive no financial aid from the general budget of the Free State following immense frost damage. Ministry of Finance confirms lack of opportunities.
Saxony's environment minister promises financial aid for fruit and wine growers after frost damage
Saxony's Environment Minister holds out the prospect of aid for affected fruit and wine growers after frost damage caused immense damage.
Alida-Nadine Kühne is Saxony's new flower queen
22-year-old pharmacy student from Döbeln crowned Blossom Queen. Represents the Fruit Growers' Association of Saxony & Saxony-Anhalt.
Be careful with dietary supplements in the form of fruit gums
The Poisons Information Center warns of the danger of confusing food supplements in the form of fruit gums with normal sweets. Children could snack on these in large quantities. There are also fruit gums for adults with psychoactive substances.
Fruit growers and hop farms receive financial aid totaling 29 million euros
Support for fruit growers and hop farms throughout Germany due to difficult industry situation
Apple harvest in Saxony slowly running at full speed
The plum harvest is coming to an end these days, and apart from apples and pears, all other types of fruit have been harvested in Saxony. But the apple harvest is slowly getting into full swing this week.