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Future Dialogue Part 8: Innovative Land Use in BurgenlandkreisOn June 25, 2025, the Future Dialogue of the Burgenlandkreis Citizens' Initiative, “The Structural Change Optimizers,” took place at the Burtschützer Hof. This included the keynote lecture by Prof. Dr. Matthias Pietsch from Anhalt University on “Innovative Land Use Systems.” Prof. Pietsch, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ecology, and Landscape Development as well as Director of the Professor-Hellriegel-Institute e.V., brought both scientific expertise and personal experience from the Burgenlandkreis region. “I come from Bernburg, so I am personally invested here as well,” he emphasized at the beginning of his lecture. Agriculture and Climate AdaptationThe lecture began with a clear look at current challenges: droughts, heavy rainfall, and fluctuating weather conditions force farmers to adjust their strategies. Prof. Pietsch stressed that it is not just about technical innovations such as sensors or robots, but above all about intelligent, sustainable land use.A central concept is the so-called production-integrated compensation measures (PIK). These involve integrating measures to protect biodiversity or landscape structure directly into agricultural use – for example, through flowering strips or specially designated areas on less productive fields. This offers farmers not only ecological benefits but also financial incentives, as such measures can generate predictable income over many years. Innovative Projects and TechnologiesProf. Pietsch presented several innovative approaches: Agri-Photovoltaics: Solar installations on arable land or in orchards that generate electricity, provide shade, and allow farming to continue. Example: solar panels above orchards that offer additional cooling and improve water management. Agroforestry Systems: Combination of tree crops and useful plants that can be used both as biomass for energy or materials and to promote biodiversity. Long-term contracts with municipalities and utilities secure the purchase of the produced biomass. Decentralized Storage Solutions: To increase the efficiency of photovoltaics, Prof. Pietsch recommends the use of energy storage systems so that the generated energy can be used directly on-site. Networking as the Key to SuccessA recurring theme of the lecture was the necessity of coordination among different stakeholders. Farms, conservation authorities, municipalities, and companies must collaborate to successfully implement innovative land use systems. Prof. Pietsch advocated for establishing local “caretaker” roles to handle communication and organization among all participants.ConclusionProf. Pietsch’s lecture impressively demonstrated how innovative land use systems can combine ecological benefits, economic opportunities, and landscape protection. At the same time, it became clear that networks and long-term planning are crucial to putting these approaches into practice.The event concluded with lively discussion and great applause for the practical and forward-looking ideas of the expert. The video of the keynote lecture will be made available afterward, allowing interested parties to follow the many detailed examples and project approaches. Author: AI-Translation - АИИ | |
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