Flood situation - Farmers complain about flooded fields due to incessant rain
According to the Lower Saxony Farmers' Association, almost every farmer is currently affected by flooding or water damage to their fields. This is due to the large amounts of rainfall in recent weeks, the Landvolk Niedersachsen in Hanover told the German Press Agency. It is currently not possible to estimate exactly how many agricultural areas have been directly affected by flooding from nearby rivers or other bodies of water.
"Several hundred thousand hectares of arable land and grassland have been flooded," Landvolk President Holger Hennies told dpa. Hundreds of farms were also affected by flooding, "but fortunately only very few farms were so badly affected that stables were also affected and livestock had to be evacuated", said Hennies.
The flooding situation has worsened on the Hunte in Oldenburg, for example. Here, four horse farms in the Bümmerstede district were informed by the city that there was a potential risk and that they should ensure that their horses were evacuated in an emergency.
Nadine Wilkens has already taken some of her animals to safety as a precaution, although no evacuation has yet been ordered by the authorities. "They're like our children," said Wilkens. Several horses are now staying with friends.
"The solidarity among farmers is enormous. Everyone is helping everyone," emphasized the Lower Saxony Farmers' Association. Only a few stables with dairy cows had to be evacuated. However, accommodating them was a particular challenge, as replacement stables also had to have the necessary milking technology. It was a stressful situation for the farmers who were particularly affected.
Bremen farmer Carsten Schnakenberg has also been fighting tirelessly against the floods since Christmas. "You can't really get down, even when you go to bed," said the farmer from the district of Timmersloh on Tuesday. However, the solidarity among the affected farmers is enormous.
Press release from the Lower Saxony Ministry of Agriculture dated 29.12. on the effects of the floods on agriculture
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- The German Press Agency reported that the Lower Saxony Farmers' Association highlighted the significant impact of the flood situation on farmers in Hanover.
- The President of the Lower Saxony Farmers' Association, Holger Hennies, stated that numerous farmers are dealing with flooding or water damage to their fields due to excessive rainfall.
- The flooding along the Hunte River in Oldenburg has prompted concerns for horse farms in the Bümmerstede district, with authorities advising evacuation measures if necessary.
- Nadine Wilkens, a farmer in the area, has evacuated some animals as a precautionary measure, viewing them as her children and relying on friends' stables for temporary accommodation.
- The recent floods have affected not only crops and agricultural lands but also several farms, with some stables for dairy cows required to be evacuated due to logistical challenges.
- The German Farmers' Association emphasized the unity and support among farmers in Lower Saxony, admitting that it has been a stressful situation, particularly for those directly affected by flooding.
- Farmers like Bremen's Carsten Schnakenberg have been battling the floods since Christmas, underscoring the resilience and unity of the agrarian community in Lower Saxony.
Source: www.stern.de
