European farmers remaining optimistic

The boom in the agricultural markets has fundamentally altered conditions in the farming sector. Arable farmers have profited from this situation, while livestock farmers have struggled not only with growing energy costs, but also with rising feed prices. The climate may be set to change, as will become evident during EuroTier 2008 this autumn. By: Dr Andreas Quiring, Head of Farm Economics, Competence Centre Agriculture and Food business Stephanie Jürgens, Project Manager, Competenc