Deutscher Bauernverband

“The Deutscher Bauernverband forecasts Germany's 2026 grain harvest at 41.9m tonnes, down 7% year on year”

“expects Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg to bear the brunt, with grain losses of up to 20% in those two states”

“The association wants the government to triple EU fertiliser aid to €180 million from the current €60 million”

“It is also asking for 80% of EU direct payments to be paid out in October 2026, well ahead of the normal schedule”