Bundesministerium für Landwirtschaft, Ernährung und Heimat (BMLEH)
About the funder
The Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Homeland (BMLEH) is a supreme federal authority of the Federal Republic of Germany, headquartered in Berlin. It is responsible for agricultural and food policy, promotes rural development, ensures consumer protection and food quality, as well as the preservation of regional homeland and cultural landscapes. The ministry coordinates national and European funding programs (e.g., Joint Task for the Improvement of Agricultural Structures and Coastal Protection - GAK), publishes specialist reports (e.g., Nutrition Report), and organizes trade fairs, congresses, and events both domestically and abroad.
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Mission & Vision
The BMLEH is committed to sustainable and competitive agriculture, healthy and balanced nutrition, as well as the strengthening of rural areas and a sense of homeland. Its goal is to combine animal and environmental protection with economic efficiency, to protect consumers, and to secure the long-term attractiveness of rural areas.
Target groups
The funding and information services of the BMLEH are aimed at farmers, processors, nutrition experts, municipal actors, as well as initiatives and associations in rural areas. Research institutions, associations, and municipalities also benefit from funding programs for agricultural support, climate protection measures, nutrition campaigns, and projects for village development and homeland preservation.