Sreda zvečer je bila za številne kmete na Ptujsko-Dravskem polju trenutek, ko se je v nekaj minutah sesulo več mesecev dela. Toča je klestila po njivah, vrtovih, vinogradih in krmnih površinah. Kmetje zdaj ne govorijo več samo o škodi, ampak o preživetju in vprašanju, ali bodo po lanski suši in letošnji toči, čeprav smo šele v začetku poletja, sploh še zmogli nadaljevati.
Na Ptujsko-Dravskem polju jutro po neurju ni prineslo olajšanja. Prineslo je tišino, kakršna ostane po naravni nesreči – potolčene njive, zravnana žita, razcefrana koruza, uničena zelenjava, trta brez listja in kmetje, ki so zjutraj hodili med polji in vinogradi ter ugotavljali, da tam, kjer bi moral biti pridelek, ni ostalo skoraj ničesar.
Neurje, ki je v sredo zvečer prešlo čez Spodnje Podravje, ni prizadelo le ene vasi ali ene kulture. Po prvih ocenah je šlo za obsežen pas škode od širšega ptujskega območja proti Ormožu, z močno prizadetimi območji v Halozah, na Dravskem in Ptujskem polju ter v okolici občin Markovci, Gorišnica, Dornava, Kidričevo, Videm, Hajdina in Ormož. Ponekod je toča padala tako gosto, da je pobelila tla, veter pa je hkrati odkrival strehe, lomil drevesa in nosil vse, kar ni bilo pritrjeno. A največja škoda se bo, kot opozarjajo na terenu, šele pokazala. Ne samo v denarju, temveč v tem, kaj bo letos sploh še zraslo.
Vinogradi ostali brez listja, rodni les poškodovan
Na turistični kmetiji Gorjup, kjer se ukvarjajo z vinogradništvom, vinarstvom, vinotočem in turizmom, imajo okoli 18.000 trsov. Že v sredo zvečer so šli pogledat vinograd, zjutraj pa jih je pričakala slika, ki je za vinogradnika skoraj najhujša – trta brez listja, poškodovani poganjki in vprašanje, kaj bo sploh še mogoče rešiti.
Sabina Gorjup. Foto: Valentina Podplatnik
Sabina Gorjup je ob pogledu na vinograd dejala, da je treba najprej očistiti poti, odtoke in mulde, saj nove padavine lahko povzročijo dodatno škodo. Šele nato bodo lahko zaščitili trto, da se poškodbe ne bi še poglabljale. »Ničesar ni gor,« je opisovala pogled na trto. Poškodovan ni le letošnji pridelek, ampak tudi rodni les, od katerega je odvisna prihodnost vinograda.
Pri približno 50 let stari trti sorte sauvignon bodo morali iskati skrita očesca, ki bi morda še odgnala do konca sezone. Ne zato, da bi letos dobili normalen pridelek, ampak da bi trta sploh preživela za prihodnje leto.
»Prizadeto je praktično vse«
Kmetijski svetovalci KGZ Ptuj so bili že zjutraj na terenu. Po prvih ogledih so ugotavljali, da je prizadeto praktično celotno območje zavoda, od poljščin do zelenjadnic in vinogradov. Matic Leben je stanje opisal kot katastrofalno. Najbolj boleče je, da neurje ni izbiralo. Prizadeti so strna žita, koruza, buče, fižol, česen, čebula, krompir, korenje, peteršilj, solata, kapusnice, vinogradi in krmne površine.
Matic Leben. Foto: Valentina Podplatnik
Tam, kjer je bila toča najgostejša, je pridelek dobesedno zmlet. Tam, kjer je padala skupaj z močnim vetrom, so poškodbe še večje, ker so rastline ne samo potolčene, ampak tudi poležane, polomljene ali izruvane.
Sleven opozarja, da je v tem trenutku še prehitro dajati enotne strokovne nasvete. Po obilnih padavinah kmetje na številne površine niti ne morejo. Najprej bo treba počakati nekaj dni, da se vidi, kaj se bo obraslo in kaj ne. Šele nato bo mogoče odločati, ali je smiselna ponovna setev ali pa bodo kmetje letos poskušali preživeti s tem, kar je ostalo. Toda tudi ta odločitev ni preprosta. Ponovna setev pomeni nove stroške. Semena, gorivo, delo, škropiva, dodatna tveganja. Kmetje pa so v letošnjo proizvodnjo že vložili skoraj vse, kar so imeli.
Zelenjadarji ostali brez čebule, česna, solate in kapusnic
Na zelenjadarskih kmetijah je škoda še posebej neposredna, ker gre za pridelke, ki so jih ravno začeli prodajati oziroma so to nameravali v prihodnjih tednih. Tadeja Šmigoc s kmetije Gašparič je na njivi pokazala, kaj je toča pustila za seboj – uničeno ptujsko čebulo, česen, korenje, peteršilj in mladi krompir. Del krompirja so že izkopali, za čebulo pa je sezona praktično končana.
Tadeja Šmigoc. Foto: Valentina Podplatnik
»Naša ozimnica glede čebule je za letos končana,« je povedala. Tudi solata v Podgorcih je uničena. Kapusnice, zelje, brokoli in cvetača so potolčeni. Stročji fižol bo treba sejati na novo, prav tako fižol za zrnje, a tudi tu se kmetje sprašujejo, ali je 10. junija za nekatere kulture sploh še dovolj časa, da zaključijo rastno sezono. To je ena največjih dilem po toči. Na papirju se zdi ponovna setev logična. V praksi pa je odvisna od koledarja, vlage v tleh, razpoložljivega semena, stroškov in tega, ali si kmet po že vloženem denarju sploh lahko privošči nov začetek.
Živinorejci ne morejo čez noč zapreti hlevov
Posebej težko je na kmetijah, ki imajo poleg poljščin še živino. Če polja odpovejo, odpove tudi krma, in če ni domače krme, je treba hrano za živali kupiti. To pa pri današnjih cenah in nizkih odkupnih cenah mesa, mleka ali prašičev hitro poruši celotno ekonomiko kmetije. Kmet Damjan K…
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DemokracijaParty-alignedCenter7 days ago (We have selected) Fast documentation arrangement for damage repair on objects after a catastrophic floodThe article reports on measures taken by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia to expedite the documentation process for repairing damage caused by a severe storm. The government has introduced steps to reduce bureaucratic hurdles, allowing necessary repairs without prior notification. Starting June 19, 2026, special desks at local administrative units will provide expert advice and support for damaged property owners. Additionally, residents affected by the storm will be able to repair their homes, including severely damaged ones, without requiring building permits.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about government actions aimed at reducing bureaucracy after a natural disaster. It does not exhibit biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context. The content is neutral and focuses on procedural changes rather than taking a stance on policy or
Official sources cited
- government Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration
Maribor24IndependentCenter7 days ago This country is preparing points for damage reporting without bureaucratic hurdlesThe government is implementing measures to expedite damage assessment and repair processes following a severe storm that affected parts of the country last week. Starting from June 19, special advisory desks will be set up at local administrative units to assist citizens with documentation and repairs without bureaucratic hurdles. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration stated that individuals affected by the storm can proceed with necessary repairs without requiring building permits.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on government actions to streamline disaster recovery procedures after a natural event. It provides factual information about new administrative measures and does not exhibit ideological framing, biased language, or selective sourcing. The content remains neutral and informative.
Official sources cited
- government Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration
Radio OgnjiščeIndependentCenter9 days ago Umma damaged the parish church in ComendaA storm caused damage to the parish church of Saint Peter in the village of Komenda, including damage to part of the roof and water entering the interior of the building.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a natural disaster event with no political framing, word choice, or emphasis that suggests a particular ideological perspective. It simply describes the damage caused by the storm without taking a stance or providing biased context.
Si21IndependentCenter9 days ago More than 150 buildings were severely damaged.A severe storm hit a large part of Slovenia on Wednesday, June 11, 2026, causing extensive damage. More than 150 objects were heavily damaged.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a natural disaster with no political framing or bias. It focuses on the impact of a storm without taking a stance or emphasizing any particular political perspective.
Svet24IndependentCenter9 days ago Incredible distribution: The Commendation Storm Raised and Destroyed Even the TombsA severe storm hit Komenda, causing significant damage including destruction of tombstones.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a natural disaster with no political implications or framing. The focus is on the impact of the storm, which is a neutral event.
DomovinaIndependentCenter10 days ago We have nothing today. A farmer's tooth in the Ptuy-Dravy field has pushed against the wall.A severe storm hit the Ptujsko-Dravsko polje area in Slovenia, causing extensive damage to crops, vineyards, and farmland. Farmers report nearly complete destruction of their harvests, with concerns about whether they will be able to continue farming after last year's drought and this year's storm. The storm affected a wide area, including parts of Ptuj, Ormož, Halozah, Dravska, and surrounding villages. Damage includes flattened fields, uprooted trees, and destroyed greenhouses.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a natural disaster affecting agricultural areas in Slovenia. It focuses on the physical damage caused by the storm and quotes farmers expressing concern about their livelihoods. There is no evident ideological framing, biased language, or selective sourcing. The content is a客观
Radio OgnjiščeIndependentCenter10 days ago The worst affected by the storm in the municipality of Komenda and Circle in the Republic of GorenjaThe article reports on the severe damage caused by a storm in the municipalities of Komenda and Cerklje na Gorenjskem. Local officials described extensive destruction to buildings, infrastructure, and agricultural land. The mayor of Komenda noted that nearly every object in the lower part of Zalog was damaged, while the mayor of Cerklje highlighted significant damage across multiple areas. Officials also mentioned that crops such as corn, potatoes, grains, vegetables, and garden produce have been completely destroyed.
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about the impact of a natural disaster without taking a political stance. It quotes local officials and describes the extent of the damage objectively. There is no evident framing that favors one side over another, and the content remains focused on the event
Official sources cited
- government Mayor Franc Čebulj
- government Mayor Jurij Kern
- government Director Leon Behin, Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Protection and Rescue
STA – Slovenska tiskovna agencijaState / PublicCenter10 days ago In the storm alone, the Command has severely damaged over 100 facilities.More than 100 objects were severely damaged in the storm that hit only Komenda.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a natural disaster event with no political implications or framing. The focus is on the damage caused by a storm, which is an apolitical subject.