DLG-Agrifuture Insights

The agricultural sector has been grappling with a shortage of skilled workers for several years now. Does this issue affect me too? Or, as a family business, am I largely unaffected? What solutions are available—and where do affected farmers see potential for implementing them on their farms? The results of these questions can be seen in the following charts.

In the latest Agrifuture Insights survey, participating farmers were asked in which areas they plan to invest over the next 12 months. Soil cultivation and field preparation technology ranks highest among respondents in terms of planned investments at 47%, surpassing even the purchase of tractors.

As part of the current DLG Agrifuture Insights survey, farmers were asked from April to the end of May 2025 how their business will have developed in 10 years' time. The survey period coincided with the formation of a new government in Germany. 44% of all respondents stated that they expect their business to grow in 10 years.

In the current “Chart of the Month” from DLG-Agrifuture Insights, we present the most important success factors for asset protection and business and asset development.

In the current “ Chart of the Month” from DLG-Agrifuture Insights, we present the environmental and climate protection measures that are being addressed in arable farming based on the results of the 2023/24 winter survey.

Whether eggs or meat, poultry is popular with consumers when it's on the plate. On the other hand, however, poultry farming is also the subject of controversial social debate.