DRV German grain harvest estimates again weaker 44,87 Mt. The German Raiffeisen Federation (DRV) in its crop estimate for August only by a below-average harvest in height from just under 44,87 million tonnes originates. The expected result is substantially lower than the value of the previous month of 47.5 million t. for this adaptation much lower estimated hectare for all grain types are basic. The year's result by more than 8 percent behind the previous year value of 48.8 million tonnes lags. Reason for the disappointing result are in particular the adverse weather conditions of the past few months. While the grain is mainly suffered in the Western and southwestern parts of the country under heavy rainfall , it was in the North and northeast to partially dry. The problem is aggravated by the uncertain harvest weather . Just the wheat and rye harvest had to be interrupted repeatedly because of the rainfall. The average cereals yields shall be only at 69.8 dt / ha compared to the previous year with 75.1 d/hain the wheat , the DRV is only 24.2 million tonnes. This result is nearly 9 percent below the previous year and significantly missed the long-term average of around 25 million tonnes. In winter barley the DRV assumes a harvest volume in the amount of 8.8 million tonnes . This is a decrease compared to the very good last year by more than 9 percent. For the rye , the Association expects only still t 3 million. The summer barley crop is estimated with good 1.8 million tonnes below last year's level (- 8.8%). The corn harvest forecast the DRV only amount to 4 million tonnes to 4.5 million tonnes in the previous month. The qualities according to the currently present in the sum are described as satisfactory. However, one is to determine significant differences, especially if the hectolitre weight. This a North-South divide emerging. Also throughout Europe be corrected income expectations significantly down. In particular, the French grain harvest at historic lows is seen.
