Successful summer harvest secures crop supply and export surplus in Hungary

Published 2024년 7월 26일

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Hungary's summer harvest concluded on July 24 with minimal adverse effects and adequate storage for this year's crops, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The overall harvest was average, with winter wheat yielding 5.8 tons per hectare, slightly higher than last year, and the highest yields in Southern and Western Hungary. The total wheat harvest nearly meets domestic needs at 5 million tons. Winter barley yields increased by 3.7% to 5.7 tons per hectare. Other crops like spring barley, rye, oats, and triticale had average yields, while the autumn swede rape harvest was affected by weather, and seed peas showed regional yield variations.

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The summer harvest concluded on July 24 with minimal adverse effects, and storage capacity is sufficient for this year’s crops. Most of the harvest is already stored, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. The Secretary of State for Agriculture and Rural Development praised farmers for their hard work, ensuring fresh bread for Hungarian families. Zsolt Feldman reported that the harvest was average compared to previous years, with a reduction in sown areas offset by favorable yields in several crops, except winter oilseed rape. Winter wheat harvest is nearly complete, with a national average yield of 5.8 tons per hectare from 864,500 hectares. This yield is slightly higher than last year and the five-year average. The highest yields were in Baranya, Tolna (both Southern Hungary), and Vas (Western Hungary) counties, while the lowest were in Pest, Bács-Kiskun (both Central Hungary) and Nógrád counties (Northern-Hungary). The total wheat harvest is nearly 5 million tons, covering ...

Source: Hungarytoday