German farmers feel economic consequences of FMD outbreak

A single outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) this month is causing concern and distress to German farmers.

January 30, 2025

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A single outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) this month is causing concern and distress to German farmers.

Germany's Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir is in discussion with representatives of the country's farming and food industries about the consequences of FMD, reports the federal agriculture ministry.

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