DRV estimates the grain harvest in 2021 at the previous year's level - Currently high prices have no influence on the result The German Raiffeisen Association (DRV) estimates the German grain harvest at 43.5 million t. In the previous year, the result was slightly lower at 43.3 million t. The cereal acreage was found to be 0.4% higher. The expected yield of 71.5 dt / ha is only slightly higher than in the previous year with 71.4 dt / ha. Compared to previous years with harvests between 45 and 50 mln t , a level below 45 mln t has been observed in the last 5 years. The main reason is the decreased area yields , which are clearly noticeable in wheat and barley. In addition to the weather conditions, the causes are increasingly also the restrictions on fertilization and crop protection. In addition, the reduced proportion of grain plays a role in the extended crop rotation. With around 22 million t , wheat cultivation is of the greatest importance.According to the surveys of the Federal Statistical Office, the area was increased by 2.2%. However, earnings are expected to be 1.3% weaker than in the previous year. The stocks are good; you hardly expect any winter damage. The entire barley cultivation was reduced by - 2.5%. In return, the DRV expects higher yields of + 3.7% compared to the dry previous year. The harvest result is estimated at just under 11 million t . 1.9 million t of this is spring barley. Rye cultivation plays an important role with 3.6 million tons , especially on the less profitable locations. The acreage has grown by 2%. Income will remain roughly at the previous year's level. Triticale remains largely unchanged with a volume of just over 2 million t. According to the DRV, maize cultivation is expected to increase by + 1.5% , but the yields are estimated to be -4.7% lower. The corn harvest is expected to total 3.9 million.be. Oat cultivation continues its decline with -7.5% . The harvest is estimated at only 0.56 million t . The DRV points out that until the harvest, weather-related influences can still have a significant influence on the yield estimates. However, it is believed that above-average harvests of over 50 million t are a thing of the past .
