Landwirtschaft: Bauernverband erwartet deutlich kleinere Ernte
Auf vielen Feldern gab es über Wochen zu wenig Regen und teils extreme Temperaturen - das schlägt auf die Ernte durch. Die Mähdrescher holten jetzt deutlich weniger herein, wie die Branche ermittelte.
German farmers have harvested a notably smaller crop this summer due to prolonged drought and high temperatures. The Deutsche Bauernverband announced a below-average grain yield of 41.9 million tonnes, which is seven percent less than the previous year. However, there were significant regional disparities. "Especially in southern and western Germany, a lack of rainfall has led to weak yields, even to failures for certain crops," said farmers' president Joachim Rukwied.
The cause was a dry spring and a heatwave in the second half of June. This year, the location decided on the harvest yield more rarely before. The industry is calling for financial aid from the government. In addition to winter wheat and winter rape, which have been hit by pest damage, potatoes are showing a medium to below-average result.
Regional issues also exist with grass and silomais as animal feed. Given the strained situation on many farms, the association is demanding immediate financial aid from the federal government. "Our businesses need seed and diesel right now, followed by fertilizer and plant protection products," said Rukwied. Without the necessary liquidity, they cannot finance the next harvest.
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