Germany faces nationwide drought, creating fears of major agricultural crop losses soon. Farmers Union warns yields may fall well below average in many regions.
Wheat, rapeseed, and other grains predicted to experience significant production declines.
Potatoes, vegetables, sugar beets, corn, and soybeans also face steep harvest decreases. Southern Germany could see some farms losing entire crop harvests this year.
Some farmers forced to slaughter livestock early due to dwindling animal feed supplies. Farm leadership urgently requests government help, calling for increased support and new measures.