Balanced weather in Austria, solid yields: 2020 will be a year of the good average

Initial estimates forecast a total grain harvest of five million tons for 2020 - provided that the weather for maize remains favorable. In comparison to previous years, Austria’s agriculture is thus heading for a consistently good harvest. Globally, however, the situation for producers is less positive. "Despite the climate crisis, the world grain harvest seems to be reaching a new record high," explains Upper Austria's Chamber of Agriculture President Michaela Langer-Weninger. As a result, global grain and corn production is likely to significantly exceed consumption. The development of oilseeds is also worrying. Because 83 percent of the most important crop in terms of volume - the soybean - is produced on the American continent. With regard to crisis prevention and security of supply, according to the experts at the Chamber of Agriculture, “all alarm bells should be ringing”. Upper Austria balance sheet: Changed land use There was little movement in the main crops in 2020. The ...