According to the Saxony-Anhalt Farmers’ Association, this year’s harvest is facing difficult conditions. “Significant variations in yields and quality, uncertain market trends, and persistently high production costs characterize the current situation,” the association announced in Magdeburg. For many farms, it is currently difficult to predict whether the harvest will ultimately be economically viable.
Forecast Shows a Very Mixed Picture
The Farmers’ Association’s forecast paints a very mixed picture, strongly influenced by regional variations in precipitation. “While more stable yields are expected in some parts of the northern regions, southern and eastern regions in particular have suffered from drought and heat. The result is, in some cases, significant yield losses and quality risks, especially for wheat,” the statement said.
