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German grain harvest down 7 % to 41.9 million tonnes, Bavaria and Baden‑Württemberg face up to 20 % loss
The 2026 German grain harvest is forecast at 41.9 million tonnes, about 7% below last year, according to the Deutsche Bauernverband.
In Bavaria and Baden‑Württemberg, the drought could cut grain output by up to 20%, according to the Deutsche Bauernverband.
Farmers ask the EU to raise fertilizer aid to €180 million, according to the Deutsche Bauernverband.
The 2026 German grain harvest is forecast at 41.9 million tonnes, about 7 % below last year, with Bavaria and Baden‑Württemberg risking up to 20 % losses. Farmers ask the EU to raise fertilizer aid to €180 million and to advance most direct payments to October.
The 2026 German grain harvest is forecast at 41.9 million tonnes, about 7 % less than in 2025.
The Deutsche Bauernverband (German Farmers’ Association) gave the figure, confirming a drop of roughly seven percent year‑on‑year.
In Bavaria and Baden‑Württemberg, the drought could cut grain output by up to 20 %.
The shortfall adds pressure on farm cash‑flow and may prompt the German government to lobby for the higher EU aid package before the EU’s 2026 budget cycle finalises.
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