Bad strawberry harvest in Hamm: Weather caprioles are adding farmers

Bad strawberry harvest in Hamm: Weather caprioles are adding farmers

Published: Monday, 07/22/2024 07:30

Effects of the poor strawberry harvest on the Hamm

In North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), an alarming development in agriculture was found this year: the strawberry harvest is one of the weakest of the past ten years. This Situation not only affects farmers, but also has far -reaching consequences for the entire community in Hamm.

could the harvest crisis herald a trend reversal?

The current figures of the State Statistical Office show that only 26,144 tons of strawberries have been harvested in NRW. Especially in Hamm, where the farmer Annette Kötter describes the situation, the weather has caused strong losses in the past few weeks. "The weather has been as bad in the past few weeks as it has not been in more than ten years," reports Kötter and thus signals the concern within the agricultural economy.

financial challenges for farmers

The combination of bad weather and increasing wage costs leads to financial challenges for many farmers, including for Kötter. This situation could have long -term effects on the local economy, since falling strawberry production affects not only the harvest itself, but also related industries, such as retail. However, Kötter emphasizes that this year no irrigation was necessary, which is a little ray of hope in the difficult situation.

A look back: Hope at the beginning of the season

At the beginning of the season, farmers in Hamm were optimistic. After the numerous sunny days in May, the growth of the plants showed promising progress. But the bad weather conditions have severely steamed these hopes. This sudden turn arouses questions about the future development of agriculture in the region.

The importance of the strawberry harvest for the community

The strawberry harvest not only has an economic dimension, but also plays an important role in the social and cultural identity of the community in Hamm. In summer, strawberries are a popular fruit and contribute to the attractiveness of local markets and festivals. A weak harvest could endanger this tradition and put the social cohesion in the community to the test.

- Nag