- The Thuringia farmers' group delivers their harvest assessment.
The Agricultural Association of Thuringia reveals this year's harvest statistics in Buttstädt, Sömmerda district, on Thursday. As per preliminary estimates, the wheat yield was less than the average of the past years. Approximately 2.2 million tons of grains could've been stored. This represents a decrease of 9% compared to the typical average, as determined by the Statistical Office's calculations.
The cereal harvest in Thuringia commenced towards the end of July, as per the Agricultural Association's reports. Excessive rainfall towards the end of July resulted in damage to fields that hadn't been harvested yet. "The remaining wheat is no longer suitable for baking," stated Klaus Wagner, the President of Thuringia's Agricultural Association, at the time.
This year, cereals were cultivated on approximately 328,500 hectares, a decrease of 2% compared to previous years. Winter wheat, covering an area of 167,900 hectares, is the primary crop in the state.
Despite the early harvest commencement due to favorable weather conditions, the excessive rainfall in late July negatively impacted the uncultivated fields, leading to harvesting challenges. As a consequence, the remaining wheat is not suitable for baking, necessitating alternative uses for the grain.
