Decline in corn cultivation: Saxony-Anhalt sets in winter wheat!
Decline in corn cultivation: Saxony-Anhalt sets in winter wheat!
Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland - Agriculture in Saxony-Anhalt changes, and this is clearly shown in the current accumulations for 2024. As FAZ go back. Silomais in particular is expected to be grown on 104,000 hectares, which corresponds to a decline of 10 % compared to the previous year. There is also a decline in 17 % to 37,800 hectares for grain maize and corn for mature.
The decline in the corn surfaces has different causes. On the one hand, the contracts for biogas plants are running out, which reduces the need for corn. In addition, animal husbandry, especially in pigs and dairy cattle, has decreased. However, the earnings situation will improve, because the forecasts indicate a profitable corn harvest after three drought years.
changes in other cultures
While the acreage for corn drops, there is positive news for the potato manufacturers. The area for potatoes is expected to increase to 15,700 hectares in 2024 - this corresponds to an increase of 15.7 % compared to the previous year. Good prices for food potatoes were a crucial factor for this expansion. Nevertheless, Saxony-Anhalt remains a relatively small potato country.
The acreage for sugar beet, on the other hand, is reduced to 49,600 hectares, which corresponds to a decrease of 9 %. The good harvest of the previous year has led to a lower demand, and changed eating habits towards sugar -reduced products also influence sugar consumption.
winter wheat on the advance
A ray of hope is the increase in space for winter wheat. This is expected to grow to around 288,700 hectares in 2024, which means an increase of 12.4 % compared to the previous year and makes winter wheat the most important grain in Saxony-Anhalt, with a share of 58.8 %. The area for winter raps also increases slightly by 0.6 % to an estimated 122,900 hectares. In contrast, the acreage for winter barley drops to 96,300 hectares, which corresponds to a decline of 5.7 %.
The agricultural area in Saxony-Anhalt is a total of 600 hectares, and there are 117 companies with ecological agriculture that manage around 100 hectares. However, the arable land show a different distribution: 390 hectares of grain production are used out of a total of 500 hectares of arable land, including an important area for winter wheat and rye.
The current developments in agriculture in the state reflect both economic and social trends that have a remarkable influence on the growing decisions of the farmers. While some cultures are under pressure, others are flourishing, which drives the diversification of agriculture in Saxony-Anhalt. Further information on the agricultural areas and their use can be found on Statistics.sachsen-anhalt.de are viewed, while deeper insights into the state landscape of the state in DetailsOrt Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland Quellen
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