Historical Drought Is Expected to Affect the Cereal Harvest in Germany in 2026
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Berliner Morgenpost
Farmers expect significantly less grain and rapeseed. Why the supply is nevertheless secured – and whether food could become more expensive.
According to a balance sheet of the Federation of German Farmers (DBV), all cereals production combined is expected to fall by 7% over a year, to 41.9 million tonnes, compared to 45.2 million in 2025. This figure is slightly below the average of the last five years, to 42.5 million tonnes. Yield is expected to fall by 9%. These forecasts are "deceiving", the president of DBV, Joachim Rukwied, said, regretting that "in southern Germany, many regi…
According to a forecast by the German Farmers Association (DBB) released on Tuesday, Germany's grain harvest is expected at 41.9 million metric tons, slightly below average, due to a prolonged drought across the country.
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