Harvest thirst: Thuringian farmers fight against tropical drought!

Harvest thirst: Thuringian farmers fight against tropical drought!

Thuringia's farmers are currently fighting with the consequences of the continuing drought, which is very noticeable in many regions, especially in the south. According to the Thuringian farmers' association , the current situation is a major challenge. Days are not yet possible. Since January there have been hardly any noticeable precipitation since Thuringia, which has led to a precipitation deficit from 50 to over 120 millimeters below the long -term average.

In the region there is a few mild temperatures that contribute to alleviating the situation, but persistent wind ensures that the upper layers of the soil dry out even further. The effects are particularly serious in South Thuringia. There were occasional rainfall in May, which, however, only ensured a slight relaxation in some regions.

feed supply in danger

The concerns of farmers not only affect the grain harvest. The feed supply for the animals is also in acute danger. In many areas, especially in the south, massive loss of yield of 50 to 70 percent is expected in feed plants. So experts warn that the plant growth is not sufficient in order to be sufficient in order to Sufficient to supply, which results in earlier pasture changes and endangered the feed reserves for winter. The corn, on the other hand, grows only slowly, and a deficit is expected here without sufficient water and higher temperatures.

Over 50 percent of the arable land in Thuringia is ordered annually with grain, which further exacerbates the effects of dryness. The damage to grain and rapeseed is already clearly visible, and the Farmers' Association in Erfurt refers to the urgent challenges that result from this climate development.

Despite all the adversity, farmers hope for soon rain. The next few days could be crucial to improve the situation and possibly still stabilize the crop expectations. However, the worrying drought makes it clear that agriculture in Thuringia faces challenging times. With a good hand and a little luck, the situation could still turn.