Farmers Issue Warning as Hot Weather Threatens Crops and Livestock

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Here you can find information on the topic "Agriculture". Read now "Farmers' Association fears some total crop failure.

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At the time of the maize harvest, drought-stricken farmers see the poor quality of the ears and expect to lose a third of their harvest. To compensate for the loss of yield and feed their livestock, farmers will be forced to buy fodder at a high price, and they are demanding government assistance.

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This year's particularly long and dry summer could lead to significant crop failures in autumn – the German Farmers' Association now warns against this. Potatoes, but also wheat and rapeseed are affected.

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The drought hits wheat, potatoes and sugar beet – farmers' president Rukwied speaks of a "brutally tense" economic situation. He calls for help from politics.

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Due to the continuing drought this year, the German Farmers' Association expects a significant loss of harvests. President Rukwied told the editorial network Germany that a below-average harvest on cereals is expected, especially on wheat.