DRV estimates the grain harvest in 2021 at an average level: 43.7 million t In its 3rd harvest estimate, the German Raiffeisen Association (DRV) forecast German grain production at 43.7 million t. The result is around 1% higher than the previous year. A slightly declining acreage of -0.6% is more than offset by the higher expected yield of +1.6%. An average of 72.6 dt / ha is estimated. With a share of around 50%, wheat has the greatest influence on the overall result. The acreage was increased by + 2.1%. Only an increase of + 0.3% is predicted for the area yield. Overall, the wheat harvest is estimated at 22.67 million t (+ 2.4%). The second largest type of cereal is barley with a share of 24%. The acreage was reduced by -7.2%; on the other hand, the area yield is expected to be + 5% higher than in the critical previous year. Overall, generation should be -2.1% less.In the case of spring barley, the fall in production will be -18% due to the area under cultivation. Lower acreage and lower yields are said to contribute to the fact that the corn harvest will be -5.4% lower. In contrast, oat cultivation is expected to increase by almost + 16%. With largely the same yield, the oat harvest also increases by 16%. Rye and triticale are both expected to deliver around 4.5% higher harvests due to the yield. The DRV estimate is based on the area surveys of the Stat. Federal Office of May 19, 2021. The area yields have been estimated by the regional members of the DRV. The spring weather has delayed growth. The recent rains and the increased temperatures are favorable for further development. Nevertheless, the decisive phase of earnings generation will still have a major impact on earnings, predominantly in June.
