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Czech 2026 harvest and extreme drought crisis

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Czech 2026 ~~grain, rapeseed, wine, and vegetable~~ harvest and extreme drought crisis

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 projected to be lower than the previous year due to hail, heavy rain, spring frosts, and a dry summer. By early August, the harvest had accelerated, with farmers collecting over 80% of grain and nearly 88% of rapeseed. Despite this rapid progress, extreme drought caused yields to fall significantly. In South Bohemia, average yields dropped by approximately 20%. Regional agrarian chamber director Hana Šťastná noted that while the harvest moved at “record speed,” a lack of rain could make planting the next rapeseed crop problematic. Additionally, agricultural cooperative chairman Bohumil Hradecký warned of potential shortages in straw for livestock bedding and feed. Upon conclusion, the Ministry of Agriculture reported total grain production at nearly 6.316 million tonnes and rapeseed at 772,000 tonnes. This decline was attributed to both lower yields per hectare and a reduction in total planted acreage. While the harvest remains sufficient for domestic consumption, the Czech Statistical Office noted the grain output is the lowest in 14 years and rapeseed is at its weakest level in 21 years. By early September, drought continued to impact viticulture. Zbyněk Vičar, director of the Wine Fund, estimated that the wine harvest would be approximately 20 to 30 percent lower than usual. ~~Researchers at Mendel University in Brno identified~~ Survey data from the ~~year as one~~ Wine Union of the ~~driest~~ Czech Republic indicates drought has affected more than half of ~~the century, noting that a lack~~ all vineyards, with some areas seeing over 75 percent of moisture during the meteorological spring left many crops unable to recover. This has triggered a massive deficit in straw supplies, causing skyrocketing market prices and threatening livestock hygiene. land impacted. While grape quality remains ~~good,~~ good and hot weather may benefit red varieties, drought has caused smaller berries and uneven ~~ripening across Moravian regions.~~ ripening. In some areas, such as Velkopavlovice, hail has also caused damage. Extreme drought has further escalated into a water supply crisis.

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