Germany: DRV and LFL expect good grain maize harvest

The corn maize harvest in Germany is convincing with good yields. “We expect a harvest of over 4.2 million t this year. That is an increase of around 5% compared to the average of the previous year ”, explains the grain market expert of the German Raiffeisen Association (DRV) Guido Seedler. The reason for the better result is the higher yield per hectare. Throughout Germany, agriculture threshes an average of 10 t / ha, but in various regions significantly higher quantities are also harvested. “The good result is surprising, because the cold spring initially hindered the development of the maize plants,” adds Seedler. Southwest lags behind Areas in southwest Germany are still causing problems. The plants and soils here do not dry well due to the low temperatures, which hinders the rapid completion of the harvest. The harvest will drag on there. In addition, the lots often come from the field with high levels of moisture. Seedler adds: "Values of 35% and more are not uncommon!" In ...