The grain harvest in Germany in 2025 will increase by 11.5%, despite the damage from the rains.

The grain harvest in Germany in 2025 is expected to increase by 11.5% compared to last year and amount to 43.5 million tons, despite multiple summer rains having deteriorated the quality of the harvest, the German Farmers' Association (DBV) reported on Tuesday. According to the association, the winter wheat harvest in Germany in 2025, used for the production of flour and bread, is expected to increase by 21.9% compared to last year's poor harvest and amount to 21.7 million tons. The winter rapeseed harvest in Germany, used for the production of edible oil and biodiesel, is expected to increase by 6.9% over the year and amount to 3.85 million tons. This summer, rains swept across Germany just as the harvest was ripening and ready for collection, leading to significant damage. According to the association, the rains often reduced the protein content in the wheat and also lowered the "falling number" — an important quality criterion for food wheat. "The prolonged rains during the ...