Flooding-induced destruction - Over 3,000 farms suffer due to the flooding calamity.
The Bavarian Farmers' Association (BBV) has preliminarily assessed the extent of agricultural land affected by the floods: Over 55,000 hectares of fields and meadows were inundated. Moreover, about 3,000 agricultural businesses were impacted. Over 50 farms had to be evacuated.
Agriculture took the most significant hit in the administrative districts of Swabia and Upper Bavaria, according to BBV spokesperson Markus Drexler. Along the Danube, substantial damage occurred in the Upper Palatinate and Lower Bavaria. The extent of the damage varied regionally, with arable land, grassland, and special crops affected. Some areas experienced total losses.
On Tuesday, Bavarian State Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) declared that the state would raise the aid allotment for the flooding disaster from 100 to 200 million euros. Farmers' farms are eligible to receive financial assistance under this program.
Experts and professionals anticipate that it will be virtually impossible to harvest on fields submerged for several days. Conceivably, pollutants could have seeped into the soils via the water. Additionally, there is a risk that ailments and degradation might emerge.
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The flood disaster in Bavaria has also impacted the city of Munich, as numerous farms located near the city boundaries were affected.The agricultural sector in Bavaria, known for its rich soil and diverse produce, is facing significant challenges due to the flooding calamity and the subsequent flood damage.The storm that led to the flood disaster disrupted agriculture not only in the administrative districts of Swabia and Upper Bavaria but also in regions like the Upper Palatinate and Lower Bavaria.The Bavarian Farmers' Association (BBV) and the state government are working closely to provide relief to the farmers who have suffered flood damage, recognizing the crucial role of agriculture in Munich and Bavaria as a whole.Amidst the flood disaster, experts are monitoring the potential long-term effects on the farms, such as soil degradation, pollutant seepage, and crop diseases, which could have significant impacts on Bavarian agriculture in Munich and beyond.
