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German meat sector calls for policy support

18/02/2026
Germany’s livestock and meat industry is calling for stronger policy measures to meet growing global protein demand while maintaining high animal welfare and climate standards.

Dominik Wisser of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations told the Parliamentary Evening of the Association of the Meat Industry (VDF) in Berlin that global demand for animal protein is expected to rise 20% by 2050. He highlighted the need for improved efficiency in husbandry, better feed, and targeted breeding to meet this demand sustainably.

VDF CEO Martin Müller said Germany is well placed to respond but needs practical licensing, federal support, and rapid implementation of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s export strategy. The association warned that reducing domestic animal husbandry could cause carbon leakage and a loss of expertise.


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