Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung (BLE)

The Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) is a central authority within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL). It undertakes a wide range of tasks in the fields of agriculture, nutrition, rural development, forestry, fisheries, and consumer protection. As a modern service center, the BLE supports its partners in the federal states, industry, and within the BMEL portfolio. The BLE acts as a project management agency for research, innovation, model, and demonstration projects in the agricultural sector funded by BMEL resources. Additionally, it is active in market organization and monitors compliance with marketing standards and labeling regulations in the areas of nutrition and food.

The BLE is committed to promoting sustainable agriculture and nutrition. Its goal is to contribute to increasing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions in agriculture and horticulture by supporting projects and measures. The BLE promotes the development and implementation of innovative solutions that contribute to global food security and sustainable forest management. It supports international research cooperation and knowledge transfer to improve agricultural practices and enhance the quality of life in rural areas.

The funding programs of the BLE target a broad audience, including agricultural enterprises as well as scientific institutions and other stakeholders from business, advisory services, and practice. The BLE supports projects that pursue innovative approaches and contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture and nutrition. Funding is aimed at companies wishing to invest in climate-friendly technologies, as well as scientific institutions involved in research and innovation initiatives. The goal is to strengthen the agricultural value chain and enhance the competitiveness of German agriculture.