Harvest of cereals: initially too drought-stricken, later too rain-saturated
In the picturesque town of Herford, Germany, farmers are facing a common agricultural challenge during wet weather: crops that are too damp to harvest safely and effectively. The situation was evident in the garden of Frank Hilgenkamp, where wheat, rye, and triticale crops have been growing but are now delayed due to the wet conditions.
The issue arose on Tuesday, 5th August, as the moisture level of the wheat was measured, revealing it to be too damp for storage. This predicament has forced farmers to wait for drier conditions before they can proceed with the harvest.
Not only the wheat, but also the triticale crop is too wet, making it impossible to store. This delay in harvesting has become a common occurrence across regions like Germany when cereals such as wheat, rye, and triticale are too wet. Harvesting in such conditions can lead to issues such as grain spoilage, reduced yield quality, and increased difficulty operating machinery safely on muddy fields.
As farmers in Herford wait for better weather, they hope that the conditions will improve soon. However, no specific timeframe has been given for when the farmers might expect better weather. Agricultural challenges during wet weather affecting cereal crops in northern and central Europe, including Germany, are not uncommon, and farmers must remain patient and adapt to the ever-changing conditions.
For more precise local reporting or updated conditions, checking German agricultural news or local farmers’ associations near Herford would be advisable. It is worth noting that, according to the information available, the article does not mention any other crops or fields apart from those in Frank Hilgenkamp's garden.
The weather in Herford, Germany, remains a concern for farmers, as the moisture levels of their crops – including wheat, rye, and triticale – continue to be unsuitable for safe and effective harvesting. The delayed harvest is also affecting the triticale crop, making storage impossible. Farmers in the region can experience reduced yield quality, grain spoilage, and difficulties operating machinery safely on muddy fields in such wet conditions.
