The Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer ... - BMELV
The Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer ... - BMELV
The Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer ... - BMELV
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2 3 <strong>The</strong> <strong>BMELV</strong><br />
Dear Readers,<br />
<strong>Food</strong>, agriculture <strong>and</strong> consumer protection are core areas for<br />
action that are <strong>of</strong> decisive importance for the future <strong>of</strong> our<br />
society.<br />
<strong>Consumer</strong>s in Germany want to have a wide range <strong>of</strong> high<br />
quality <strong>and</strong> healthy foods at their disposal. In addition, the<br />
safety <strong>of</strong> our foods may not be a question <strong>of</strong> price. <strong>The</strong>refore<br />
high st<strong>and</strong>ards need to be complied with on the way from the<br />
field to the fork here <strong>and</strong> in the entire European Union.<br />
Rural areas make up around two-thirds <strong>of</strong> Germany‘s territory.<br />
It is our job to keep rural regions in top form for the challenges<br />
<strong>of</strong> the future: using l<strong>and</strong> in a manner that is compatible with<br />
nature <strong>and</strong> ecology, dealing with demographic change, securing<br />
jobs <strong>and</strong> nationwide Internet access are urgent issues that<br />
call for new ideas.<br />
Our agricultural sector should continue to be firmly anchored<br />
at the core <strong>of</strong> society. Farmers ensure our nourishment, care for<br />
our unique cultural l<strong>and</strong>scapes <strong>and</strong> create jobs outside <strong>of</strong> major<br />
conurbations. Renewable resources <strong>of</strong>fer great potential, both<br />
as raw products for industry <strong>and</strong> also as an energy source <strong>of</strong> the<br />
future. My <strong>Ministry</strong>‘s policies also provide the forestry <strong>and</strong> fishery<br />
sectors with the best possible framework to meet the challenges<br />
<strong>of</strong> the future.<br />
Our foods are valuable <strong>and</strong> too good for the bin. Even so,<br />
there is far too much food waste in Germany. In cooperation<br />
with consumers, producers, distributors, large-scale consumers<br />
<strong>and</strong> actors <strong>of</strong> civil society, we are developing strategies<br />
against this waste.