Severe weather brings destructive rainfall and strong winds. - Flooding has caused partial damage to forage and crops.
A representative from the Farmers' Association spoke, "The damage varies greatly from location to location." The Ministry revealed that the damage was quite minor in the area around Baden and the A81 highway heading towards Lake Constance.
A recent preliminary evaluation by the county showed that in Baden-Württemberg, there were more than 95,000 hectares of crops damaged by rain and over 26,000 hectares of land flooded, along with more than 85,000 hectares of rain-damaged and over 22,000 hectares of flooded pastures. "The recurrent rainfall won't spell disaster for everyone." Going forward, it's likely that there will be considerable reductions in crop yield and quality, the Agriculture Ministry explained. Currently, just 70% of farms have finished their first green fodder harvest, which involves either silage or hay.
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The worst affected areas include Ostalbkreis and Ravensburg in the Lake Constance district. The floods in Biberach resulted in significant damage to agricultural land, impacting local farmers' harvests. The severe weather also affected Esslingen and Göppingen, causing minor damages.
Despite these challenges, the Agriculture Ministry predicts that Sigmaringen and Reutlingen in Baden-Württemberg will manage to finish their first green fodder harvest, albeit with reduced yields. Stuttgart, on the other hand, has been unaffected by the heavy rains and storms.
The Lake Constance district has faced severe weather conditions, including flooding and strong winds, affecting agricultural activities. The Farmers' Association has urged for immediate support and relief measures to help affected farmers recover from the losses.
In the aftermath of the weather events, reports of flooding were also received in areas like Tuebingen. The effects of climate change on weather patterns are increasingly evident, as seen in these recurring extreme weather events.
Local farmers in the region are now focusing on their second crop, hoping for a better harvest under the current climate conditions. The weather forecast for the upcoming days indicates a return to normal conditions, allowing farmers to resume their farming activities.
