High-quality Meat from Austria
Meat from Austria has an excellent taste. The high-quality farms and sustainable farming methods are the deciding factors behind the production of Austria's high-quality meat. Austria's geographical location, in the heart of the Alps, is a very special feature you can taste.
Meat production in Austria is subject to strict regulations pertaining to the protection of the animals. Regular controls of animal feed, for example, and the animals' health ensure premium quality meat. From the barn trough to the plate. Over 60% of Austria is covered by Alps, with another 30% being the foothills of the Alps and hill country. Only 11% of the surface area of Austria is flatland. This special geographical feature results in small-scale farms with the main focus on sustainability, and the protection of the environment and the animals. Almost 190,000 farms cultivate Austria's agricultural land totalling 3.27 million hectares. On average, a farm in Austria cultivates 18.8 ha of land. In total, over 2.01 million cows and 3.14 million pigs are farmed. This means an average of 24 cows / 60 pigs per farm.
