Financial expert calls for an end to the transition period for banning fully slatted floors in pig farming by 2030

Financial expert calls for an end to the transition period for banning fully slatted floors in pig farming by 2030

According to a report by www.derstandard.de The responsible minister, Johannes Rauch, advocates that the transition period for implementing the ban on fully slatted floors in pig farming should end as early as 2030. The Constitutional Court overturned the originally established transition period for implementing the ban until 2040 as too long and not objectively justified.

Implementing the ban on fully slatted floors in pig farming by 2030 can have far-reaching effects on agriculture and the meat industry. By abolishing this farming method, the costs of building new animal-friendly stables as well as the additional operating costs are likely to increase significantly. This could lead to a reduction in pork production and higher prices for pork in the market.

Shifting to alternative farming methods that ensure animal welfare and welfare requires additional investment in infrastructure and training for farmers. This could also increase production costs, which could ultimately impact consumer prices.

The decision to shorten the transition period for the ban on fully slatted floors could lead to significant changes in agriculture and the meat industry. It is important that industry players prepare for these changes and find sustainable solutions to minimize the impact on the market and the financial industry.