German Harvest Latest
The German Farmers' Union DBV report that this season's winter barley harvest is virtually complete, with yields nationwide down by 8%. Most of the crop was harvested before the recent arrival of rain, meaning that moisture levels came in at around a nice dry 14%. Bushel weights are highly variable, from 57-74 Kg/hl, but mostly averaging 63-68 kg/hl. Local prices are running at EUR120-140/tonne, they report. The spring barley harvest is only just beginning, and early harvest indications are that yields will be 10-15% down on last year.
The winter wheat harvest has really only just begun in many places, with overall yields expected to fall by 10-15% on last season. The arrival of recent rains may lead to further yield losses it is feared, they say. Again highly variable bushel weights are being reported at 66-80 kg/hl.
The OSR harvest is also underway, being most advanced in Rhineland on the light soils of Lower Saxony, Westphalia, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg where about three-quarters of the crop has been harvested. Results show an anticipated yield loss of 12% on last season, with oil content generally ranging 40-44%. Producer prices are around EUR320-360/tonne, they say.
The corn crop remains well behind normal development due to the June/early July heat and drought, although the recent rains will have improved the situation. Even so below average yields are still expected.
First cut silage suffered at the hands of a cold wet spring, with quality and quantity both reduced. Second cut was badly affected by the ensuing heat, they say.
The winter wheat harvest has really only just begun in many places, with overall yields expected to fall by 10-15% on last season. The arrival of recent rains may lead to further yield losses it is feared, they say. Again highly variable bushel weights are being reported at 66-80 kg/hl.
The OSR harvest is also underway, being most advanced in Rhineland on the light soils of Lower Saxony, Westphalia, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg where about three-quarters of the crop has been harvested. Results show an anticipated yield loss of 12% on last season, with oil content generally ranging 40-44%. Producer prices are around EUR320-360/tonne, they say.
The corn crop remains well behind normal development due to the June/early July heat and drought, although the recent rains will have improved the situation. Even so below average yields are still expected.
First cut silage suffered at the hands of a cold wet spring, with quality and quantity both reduced. Second cut was badly affected by the ensuing heat, they say.
