German farmers expect poor harvest as heat and drought persist

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2026-08-14

Berlin (dpa) - Farmers in Germany expect a below-average harvest this year due to persistent heat and drought, with some crops in southern regions at risk of complete failure, the head of the country's farmers' association said. "We expect a below-average harvest for grain, particularly wheat, as well as rapeseed," association president Joachim Rukwied told the RND media group in remarks published on Friday. Autumn crops such as potatoes, vegeta......

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