Bavarian and Saxon Farmers Face Crop Crisis Amid Unrelenting Rain

Excessive rainfall poses significant challenges for grain farmers in Bavaria and Saxony. The persistent wet conditions hinder the timely harvesting of ripe grains, leading to concerns over reduced quality and yield.

Farmers face potential financial losses, as wet grain cannot be properly threshed, diminishing its value. In Saxony, the situation is exacerbated by fungal infestations, which threaten the integrity of the crop.

Diana Henke, the head of the regional farmers' association, has described the circumstances as catastrophic. The ongoing rain not only washes away essential starch from the grain but also limits its usage to animal feed, rather than for baking.

As a result, many farmers may receive only a fraction of their expected income, underscoring the precariousness of agricultural production in the face of unpredictable weather.