Damage to Vegetable Fields Raises Concerns for Local Farmers
Peter Jarc, a farmer in Markc, Slovenia, recently showed reporters a damaged celery field – one of several affected on approximately two hectares of destroyed land. Jarc, whose crop was expected to be ready for market by the end of May or early June, expressed his frustration at the situation. The celery plants are now being targeted by birds.
“This is how they operate; they throw things off the field, and then my wife and I work hard, and in two hours it’s the same,” Jarc stated, describing the ongoing issue. The conflict arises due to the proximity of agricultural land to hunting grounds. Robert Golc of the Kmetijsko-gozdarske zbornice Kranj explained that conducting wildlife removal on these areas is challenging within a natural environment.
“Birds thrive here,” he noted. “Vegetable production is often located near settled areas, leading to frequent conflicts between birds and vegetable growers.”
Jarc was visibly distressed discussing the financial impact on his family, but was interrupted by emotional distress. The situation highlights the difficulties faced by farmers in managing the presence of jate, particularly vran, and the resulting disruption to their crops during the growing season.
Concerns remain regarding the ongoing impact on agricultural production during this time of the tednu.
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“It’s devastating for these farmers who rely on their crops for their livelihoods.”