Bosnia and Herzegovina faces agricultural crisis amid drought and high food imports

agriculture crisis food imports crop yields drought impact milk production

Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing a multifaceted agricultural and economic crisis. The country imported 2.7 billion KM of food products in the first half of 2026, resulting in a trade deficit exceeding 2 billion KM. This high dependency on imports is compounded by severe domestic production issues.

Fruit growers report that while harvests of apples and pears are record-breaking, high temperatures have caused significant damage. Over 50 percent of production is of lower quality due to heat burns, which will prevent exporters from meeting quotas for the Russian market. Much of this fruit is expected to be diverted to processing.

In the grain sector, corn yields in regions like Semberija have plummeted to as low as 150–500 kg per hectare due to drought. Farmers report being in deficit by 300 to 500 KM per hectare because of high costs for fuel and seeds. Similarly, milk producers in the Federation of BiH are struggling as purchase prices fall below production costs, threatening the survival of many family farms. The drought has also caused over 50 percent damage to silage corn, jeopardizing winter livestock feed supplies.

Entities

Association of Fruit Growers of Republika Srpska · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina · Deposit Insurance Agency of BiH · Deposit Insurance Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina · Dragoja Dojčinović · Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina · International Monetary Fund · Nedžad Bićo · Republika Srpska · Republika Srpska Association of Fruit Growers · Savo Bakajlić

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[● 2 SOURCES] Bosnia and Herzegovina imported 2.7 billion KM of food products in the first six months of 2026. mostarski.ba · www.zenicablog.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Farmers in Semberija are facing a crisis and are requesting assistance for autumn sowing due to high costs and debt. www.vecernji.ba · www.bl-portal.com · prijedor24.com · www.rtvslon.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] Total deposits in Bosnia and Herzegovina reached 40.9 billion KM at the end of August. radiobrcko.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] The trade deficit for food products reached over 2 billion KM in the first half of 2026. mostarski.ba · www.zenicablog.com
[● 2 SOURCES] More than 50 percent of the fruit production is of lower quality due to high temperatures causing burns on the fruit. www.banjaluka.com · bijeljina.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The record harvest of apples and pears in Bosnia and Herzegovina will not meet export quotas to Russia due to poor quality. www.banjaluka.com · bijeljina.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The insured deposit limit in Bosnia and Herzegovina will increase from 70,000 KM to 100,000 KM starting November 1. zosradio.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] The total fruit harvest is estimated at approximately 40,000 tons, with 30 to 40 percent intended for processing. www.banjaluka.com · bijeljina.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Milk producers in the Federation of BiH are facing financial instability as purchase prices fall below production costs. jajce-online.com · rtv7.ba · www.072info.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Corn yields in Semberija dropped to between 150 and 500 kilograms per hectare due to drought and high temperatures. www.bl-portal.com · www.rtvslon.ba
[● 3 SOURCES] Drought has caused over 50 percent damage to silage corn, threatening livestock feed supplies. jajce-online.com · rtv7.ba · www.072info.com