Germany’s agriculture ministry has projected that the country’s wheat harvest for 2024 will decrease by 12.7%, totaling approximately 18.80 million metric tons. This decline is attributed to adverse weather conditions, particularly repeated summer rains that affected harvesting operations.
Overall, the 2024 grain crop across all types is expected to fall by 7.2%, amounting to around 39.41 million tons. This report aligns with earlier forecasts from farming associations that indicated a reduced harvest due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Additionally, neighboring France has also reported significant damage to its crops from persistent summer rain during the harvesting period.
Germany Expects 12.7% Decline in 2024 Wheat Crop Due to Poor Weather