The construction of a barn in Germany costs EUR 16,500 per cow

The Bavarian State Institute of Agriculture (LfL) has calculated that the construction of a new building for dairy cattle in Germany is, at prices from 2023. gross cost: EUR 16,500 per stall for one cow. A place for young cattle is another 4,700 euros. As a result, with a herd of 200 animals theoretically ensuring production profitability, the investment in a barn is several million euros - we read in Agrarheute. Experts believe that such an investment is too risky for a German farmer today. In addition to the high construction costs, potential investors are also discouraged by difficulties at the formal and legal stage and possible social protests. In addition, production costs - including the maintenance of livestock facilities - are still increasing, and the profitability of production is decreasing. As a result, they discourage breeders from investing in new facilities and recommend looking for alternative solutions, i.e. renting or ...