For four weeks in August, they brought in water daily to irrigate the apple and cherry trees. Nevertheless, "It is becoming apparent that 
the damage of last year's drought will remain. With a heavy heart, we have decided to stop fruit production," says Betina Pietzer, head of Heringer Agrargenossenschaft.
the damage of last year's drought will remain. With a heavy heart, we have decided to stop fruit production," says Betina Pietzer, head of Heringer Agrargenossenschaft.The trees are to be cleared in the course of the year. First the apples, then sweet and sour cherries, some more than 30 years old. Once their roots have been taken out, the company intends to use the approximately four hectares for regular farming.
For more information:
Agrargenossenschaft Heringen e.G.
Großer Riethweg 3
99765 Heringen/Helme
(036333) 7 70-0
(036333) 7 70-20
www.ag-heringen.de/