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Czech 2026 grain and rapeseed harvest

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In late July 2026, 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 early August, harvest progress accelerated dramatically, with 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 cut, aided by sunny weather. Despite fields. However, the rapid pace, average Czech Statistical Office later estimated the final grain yields were about 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 % below the prior year, down and rapeseed yields remained down, reflecting an extreme drought comparable to past severe the weakest in 21 years. Officials warned that reduced Basic cereal production is expected to fall about 17 % year‑on‑year, with potential farmer revenue losses of 8‑20 billion CZK. Existing grain output could limit straw supplies for livestock bedding and feed, stocks and that insufficient rain might jeopardise the next rapeseed planting. Overall, the season saw a fast‑moving harvest possible imports should limit immediate consumer‑price pressure, but continued declines prolonged drought could raise feed and ingredient costs later in agricultural output due to adverse weather conditions. the year.

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  1. 2026-08-07 11:42 UTC Czech 2026 grain and rapeseed harvest
  2. 2026-08-04 10:33 UTC Czech 2026 grain and rapeseed harvest

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