Today: Farmers' president warns of heat consequences | Apple gives in to EU
Little rain and massive harvest losses - Farmers' President Joachim Rukwied calls for swift action from the federal government. And: Apple succumbs to European digital laws.
German farmers are expected to face significant harvest losses this year due to ongoing drought and heat. The German Farmers' Association forecasts a grain harvest of 41.9 million tons, down 7% from last year, with Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg being particularly affected with potential losses of up to 20%. Farmers' Association President Joachim Rukwied warns of an economically strained situation and a liquidity crisis in many farms, calling for immediate government assistance.
He demands an increase in EU fertilizer aid, early payment of EU direct payments, and a tax reduction on agricultural diesel.
Written by urgent.news from Handelsblatt's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
