June 19, 2025

Lehmann Natur at Organic Field Days 2025 – Shining a Light on Sustainability with BREADCRUMB

On 18–19 June 2025, lehmann natur , a proud partner of the BREADCRUMB project, participated in this year’s Organic Field Days (Öko-Feldtage – ÖFT25), held in Saxony at Wassergut Canitz GmbH. This leading event in organic agriculture brought together practitioners, researchers, and innovators to exchange knowledge and present solutions for a more sustainable food system.

This edition placed a special focus on the critical link between organic farming and the protection of drinking water .

 

 

Panel Discussion: Water Conservation and Food Waste 

On June 18, a high-level panel discussion was held at the booth shared by Lehmann Natur and Bivano, both part of the Böhmer Group. Moderated by Klemens Fischer, Chairman of the Advisory Board at the Academy for Organic Agriculture and Food Economy Schloss Kirchberg, the conversation explored the urgent need to address the connection between food waste and water consumption. 

“Water, this seemingly self-evident resource, is becoming the currency of the future”, warned Klemens Fischer 

Among the panelists was Christina Marandi, project manager at lehmann natur for the BREADCRUMB project, who offered a striking example: “Growing a single lime requires up to 100 liters of water – that’s 10,000 liters for one crate.” 

 

Marandi explained how up to 30% of limes go unsold due to strict marketing standards, such as color deviations, despite being perfectly edible.

“There are not only green but also yellowish limes – and they are just as valid for sale and consumption,” she stressed. 

 

She advocated for more flexible marketing standards and better consumer education, emphasizing that: “Customers want to be included and informed!” 

Engaging Visitors with Water Awareness 

Beyond the panel, lehmann natur and Bivano used their booth to raise awareness about water usage in agriculture. Through large visual displays, they showed how many liters of water are needed to produce 1 kg of everyday fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, potatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, and bananas. 

“The figures and their presentation surprised many visitors. It was a successful invitation to engage in conversation about water consumption in agriculture,” said Raphael Kennerknecht, Managing Director of lehmann natur