Arbeitsgemeinschaft bäuerliche Landwirtschaft e.V.
The AbL e.V. is a committed advocacy group for conventionally and ecologically operating farms in Germany. It promotes sustainable agriculture, advocates for social justice, and connects members from various professional groups for a strong voice in agricultural policy.
About AbL e.V.
editThe Arbeitsgemeinschaft bäuerliche Landwirtschaft e.V. (AbL e.V.) is a committed advocacy group for conventionally and ecologically operating farms in Germany. The AbL advocates for a future-oriented, socially and environmentally compatible agriculture and promotes political frameworks that support the preservation and development of family farms. In addition to farmers, people from other professions are also members who advocate for family farming.
Key Products and Services
editThe AbL provides a platform for the exchange and representation of farmers' interests. It informs about important issues in agricultural and trade policy and organizes public pressure to strengthen the positions of its members in political processes. The AbL publishes the monthly newspaper "Unabhängige Bauernstimme" and the yearbook "Der kritische Agrarbericht," both of which are published by the AbL Verlag.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the AbL is to promote sustainable and fair agriculture that considers both economic and ecological and social aspects. The AbL actively advocates for human rights and democracy and rejects extremism, racism, anti-Semitism, and oppression. It is committed to animal welfare, climate protection, and the preservation of biodiversity and demands economic perspectives for agricultural enterprises.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe AbL is strongly committed to a genetically modified organism-free agriculture and food production. It organizes action weeks and participatory actions to raise awareness of the threat to GMO-free production and to demand its safeguarding. Additionally, the AbL has published a study on the introduction of a progressive land transfer tax aimed at financially relieving farmers when purchasing land, thus facilitating access to agricultural land.
Engagement and Networking
editThe AbL works closely with social organizations such as organic associations, environmental and animal protection organizations, as well as international farmers' organizations. It is active in political and social networks both nationally and internationally and offers regular online meetings for exchange between members and interested parties.
Through its work, the AbL contributes to securing the diversity and future viability of agriculture in Germany and bringing the interests of family farms to the forefront of agricultural policy.