Surprising harvest successes in the Lippe district: good yields despite the drought!

Surprising harvest successes in the Lippe district: good yields despite the drought!

The grain harvest has been in full swing in the Lippe district for more than a month. Among other things, the earliest type of grain is harvested, barley, which has already been successfully harvested. Rye, wheat and triticale are currently on the agenda, while at the same time the rapeseed harvest is underway. Farmer Dieter Hagedorn, who is also chairman of the Lippe District Agricultural Association, reports surprisingly good barley yields, despite a long drought period in spring and early summer. Such news is worth its weight in gold in the industry as it represents a welcome positive departure from the challenges of the weather.

As Matthias Lampenscherf from Bad Salzuflen-Lockhausen said, he is early and has already threshed barley, rye and some of the wheat. Rainfall in recent weeks has hardly changed the harvest forecast. The drought period forced the plants to have deeper roots, which helped them cope with the difficult conditions to some extent.

Yields compared to the European Union

Internal data shows that wheat yields in the EU average 5.83 tonnes per hectare. That represents an 8% increase compared to last year, according to a report from Agrar Today. Germany may do even better with a forecast wheat yield of 7.48 t/ha, which is 6% higher than last year and shows that farmers' efforts are paying off.

In addition to wheat, other crops also enjoy a positive prognosis. The corn yields in Germany are also estimated to be good at 9.82 t/ha and the rapeseed yields are 3.60 t/ha, which means an increase of 8% compared to the previous year. On average, rapeseed yields of 3.17 t/ha are expected in the EU. But while the numbers seem appealing, there are concerns about low producer prices and rising costs that are causing headaches for many farmers.

Water and hours of sunshine: The challenges of agriculture

In August, sugar beet and corn need even more hours of sunshine, while the productivity of grain plants depends heavily on the soil type. Sandy soils, which can store less water, are often more prone to yield loss. These conditions present farmers with challenges, which, however, have often been overcome creatively and imaginatively during the harvest season so far.

In summary, the current harvest in the Lippe district shows a positive trend. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how the quantities produced will affect prices. Farmers are hopeful about the coming weeks and months and are waiting for the market situation to improve. Rising manufacturing costs and pressure on producer prices will certainly play a crucial role in the 2025 balance sheet.

Overall, current statistics on the amount of grain harvested in the EU, which are available on the Statista website, demonstrate the trends and developments in the agricultural sector that have continued steadily until August 2025. This information is crucial for assessing market conditions and harvest volumes in the coming years.

Staying informed and keeping an eye on developments is the motto for everyone who cares about their future in agriculture.