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Introduction
Nikolaus is an arable farmer in Burgenland. As it is common in the most eastern Austrian region, his family farm has developed from a mixed farm into a specialised arable farm with wheat, soybean rapeseed, sugar beet and some forest. He also utilises biomass and solar energy on his farm and is an experienced hunter. Meanwhile he runs the farm together with his son, whom he supports to develop the business further.
Farm description
Nikolaus is an arable farmer in Burgenland. As it is common in the most eastern Austrian region, his family farm has developed from a mixed farm into a specialised arable farm with wheat, soybean rapeseed, sugar beet and some forest. He also utilises biomass and solar energy on his farm and is an experienced hunter. Meanwhile he runs the farm together with his son, whom he supports to develop the business further.
Career Timeline
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Vice - President of COPA
2024 - present
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Representative of the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture in the COPA presidium
2020 - present
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President of the Chamber of Agriculture Burgenland
2018 - present
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Member of the National Parliament
2013 - present
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Chairman of the farmers' association Bauernbund Bergenland
2006 - present
Other professional responsibilities
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Former Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management)
2008-2013
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Regional Minister for Agriculture and Forestry, Water and Waste Management and Nature and Environmental Protection in Burgenland
2005 - 2008
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Chairman of the People's Party parliamentary group Burgenland
1998 - 2000
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Regional Minister for Agriculture and Forestry, Water and Waste Management and Nature and Environmental Protection in Burgenland
2005 - 2008
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Managing director of the People's Party Burgenland
1991 - 2005
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Member of the Burgenland Provincial Assembly
1991 - 2000
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Deputy mayor of the municipality of his hometown Großwarasdorf
1987 - 2002
Education
Diploma studies of Agriculture at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU University)