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Southern Germany faces significant agricultural harvest losses
Extreme heat and drought have led to significant agricultural harvest losses across southern Germany. In Bavaria, the apple harvest is projected to decrease by 33.5 percent compared to the previous year, totaling approximately 22,000 tons. Other fruit losses in the region include a 20.1 percent drop in pears and a 14.8 percent decline in sour cherries.
The Federal Association of the Fruit, Vegetable and Potato Processing Industry (BOGK) noted that these production declines are being felt throughout Europe, particularly affecting berries and sour cherries. This shortage is driving up raw material prices, which impacts manufacturers of jams and fruit spreads.
In Baden-Württemberg, the grain harvest is expected to reach 2.53 million tons, a 13.6 percent decrease from the previous year. Apple yields in the state are also suffering, with estimates showing a yield of 26.78 t/ha, nearly 15 percent below the six-year average.
Entities
Baden-Württemberg · Bavaria · Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik · Bundesverband der obst-, gemüse- und kartoffelverarbeitenden Industrie · Statistisches Landesamt Baden-Württemberg
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Apple yields in Baden-Württemberg are estimated at 26.78 t/ha, which is nearly 15 percent below the six-year average. www.agrar-presseportal.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Bavarian apple harvest in 2026 is projected to be approximately 22,000 tons. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.suedkurier.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sour cherry harvests in Bavaria are expected to drop by 14.8 percent. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.suedkurier.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fruit production declines have been felt across Europe, particularly in berries and sour cherries. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.suedkurier.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pear harvests are expected to decrease by 20.1 percent in Bavaria. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.suedkurier.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The grain harvest in Baden-Württemberg is expected to be 2.53 million tons. www.agrar-presseportal.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The grain harvest in Baden-Württemberg is 13.6 percent lower than the previous year. www.agrar-presseportal.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The apple harvest in Bavaria is expected to fall by 33.5 percent compared to the previous year. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.suedkurier.de