DRV cuts grain harvest to 42.9 million t The German Raiffeisen Association (DRV) has reduced the German grain harvest to 42.9 million t in its sixth and, for the time being, last estimate, compared to the July forecast of 43.8 million t. The decisive reason is the weather-related weak ear and grain formation. The stat. The cultivation areas determined by the Federal Office on August 3, 2021 remain unchanged at 6.045 million hectares. The average yields of all types of grain are downgraded by the DRV by almost 2dt / ha to 70.9 dt / ha. This means that the overall result is -0.9% below the previous year's level. The wheat harvest is estimated at 22.4 million t. A 4% larger cultivation area is reduced by the -2.6% lower yields. However, the result is still 1.3% above the previous year's level. The barley harvest of 10.4 million t produced a higher yield of 70 dt / ha, but the declining acreage of -7.9% reduced the total production by -4.1%.In the case of spring barley, production decreases by -17.5% due to the area. Due to a smaller area under cultivation and weaker yields, rye lost -1.2% compared to the previous year. The result is estimated at 3.47 million t. In contrast, the declining triticale area is partially offset by slightly increasing yields of 60.5 dt / ha. The harvest is just under 2 million t. With the cultivation area almost unchanged, the yield-related corn harvest is expected to be -6.2% lower. The overall result is estimated at 3.76 million t. In view of the growing population, the lower yield forecast compared to the previous year is relatively low at 90 dt / ha. There may still be potential. Oat cultivation has increased by 12.8% compared to the previous year and will lead to an equally high increase in production with unchanged yield expectations. Despite the crop cuts, the quantities will be sufficient to secure domestic supplies in Germany.The supply shortages observed at international level have led to unusually high grain prices at harvest time. The slow progress of the harvest also contributed to the fact that the goods were only hesitantly available for subsequent supply.
