According to the Associated Press, the decision to allocate this amount was made at a meeting of Chancellor Angela Merkel with leaders of coalition government parties. As the head of the Christian Socialist Union (CSU) party and Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Zeder commented, the decision of the authorities served as a clear signal to support the agricultural industry in difficult times.
Funds have been allocated for the adaptation of farmers to new environmental standards.
However, experts note that one of the main reasons for the impressive state support was the protests of farmers. Recall that several protests in the country took place in January, where protesters blocked traffic on large streets with tractors. Similar actions took place in Germany last fall.