Farmers in Hungary have been facing challenges due to extreme weather conditions, including drought and heavy rain, which have affected crop quality and harvest times. The quality of this year's rye grains and wheat is inferior to last year's, with lower protein content, leading to a shift in the market towards feed-grade wheat. Despite the lower quality, Hungary's total harvest of nearly 5 million tons of wheat and 1.5 million tons of barley meets domestic demand. The current price of winter wheat is around HUF 60-65,000 and is expected to increase. No domestic grain has been reported to contain toxins, and there are efforts to exclude Ukrainian corn imports to support domestic producers.
Overall, the weather conditions have caused significant damage to crops, particularly corn and sunflower, with over a quarter of Hungary's corn sown suffering damage in the southeastern part of the country. The government is considering changes to allow farmers to participate in damage mitigation. The article also notes that while crops in other countries are in good condition or meeting expectations, the potential surplus from Western Europe and America could balance out any yield expectations in Ukraine.