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Czech 2026 grain and rapeseed harvest

Overview

In late July 2026 Czech authorities reported that just over half of the cereal area and about two‑thirds of the rapeseed area had been harvested. Yields were already projected to be lower than the previous year because of hail, heavy rain, spring frosts and a dry summer.

By July 27, official data showed more than 50 % of cereal fields and roughly 65 % of rapeseed fields cut, with the fastest progress in South Moravia and Zlín. The Czech Statistical Office estimated the 2024 cereal harvest at 6.47 million tonnes—15.9 % below 2023—and rapeseed output at 847 000 t, 17.1 % lower.

Early August saw a rapid acceleration, reaching over 80 % of grain and nearly 88 % of rapeseed fields. However, the Czech Statistical Office later estimated the final grain harvest at 6.39 million tonnes, a 16.9 % drop—the lowest in 14 years—while rapeseed was projected at 808 000 t, more than 20 % down and the weakest in 21 years. Basic cereal production is expected to fall about 17 % year‑on‑year, with potential farmer revenue losses of 8‑20 billion CZK. Existing grain stocks and possible imports should limit immediate consumer‑price pressure, but prolonged drought could raise feed and ingredient costs later in the year.

Entities

Czech Statistical Office · Czech Republic · Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic · European Union · Martin Šebestyán

Timeline

  1. about 11 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Czech Ministry of Agriculture announces 3.8 billion CZK drought relief

    The Czech Ministry of Agriculture is launching a 3.8 billion CZK relief package to help farmers combat drought, high costs, and feed shortages using EU and national funds.

  2. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Czech Republic faces historic grain harvest drop as drought slashes yields

    Czech grain harvest is set to fall 17% to 6.39 Mt, with rapeseed down over 20%, risking farmer losses of up to 20 bn CZK, though consumer prices should stay stable for now.

  3. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Czech Farmers Harvest Over 80% of Grain and Rapeseed Fields

    Czech farmers have harvested over 80% of grain and 88% of rapeseed by early August 2026, but drought‑driven lower yields raise concerns about straw supply.

  4. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Czech farmers harvest over half of cereals and two‑thirds of rapeseed as weather hampers yields

    Czech harvests are ahead of schedule, with over 50 % of cereals and two‑thirds of rapeseed cut, but yields fall due to frosts and drought, forecasting a 15 % drop in cereal output.

Sources

ceskenoviny.cz · ceskobudejovicky.denik.cz · kultura.idnes.cz · kurzy.cz · magazin.aktualne.cz · maribor24.si · pribram.cz · seznamzpravy.cz · tyden.cz · tygodnik-rolniczy.pl

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