Cultivation of vegetables in Wallern

Wallern is the Austrian center of cultivation of vegetables
The vegetables grow in foil houses (picture ->). It's the only way to get high quality vegetables. During the summer time the climate is hot and dry. All the fields must have artificial watering.  Every year the number of farmers decreases. The young people are looking for a work in the city (Vienna).

Folientunnel foil house

Biological farmers in Wallern
Some farmers have changed their production. They produce biological vegetables and sell it by themselves. So they can get a better price for their products.

Agriculture products from Wallern
vegetables - many kinds of vegetables
asparagus
apples
apple juice
wine
brandy, gin,...

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