Latest Update on the Interim Crop Yields for Wheat and Rapeseed Harvest in 2025
In the picturesque landscape of the Paderborn district in Germany, farmers and farmworkers are currently engaged in the ongoing harvest season. The 2025 wheat harvest, which began over a month ago, is still in progress, with rye, wheat, triticale, and even rape crops being harvested.
The city of Delbrück, nestled in the lowlands of the northwest Paderborn district, boasts a unique terrain. Sandy soils can be found in some areas, while clay soils characterize others, providing a diverse growing environment for crops.
However, the current season presents a challenging economic landscape for farmers in the district. The producer prices for cereals remain low, while production costs continue to rise. This financial squeeze is particularly concerning for bread cereals (wheat and rye), as recent rain and harvest delays could potentially lead to a decrease in quality. If this were to happen, farmers may only be able to sell the grain as animal feed, receiving less money for it.
During the drought period in spring, crops in the Paderborn district were able to draw on the water stored in the soil from the rainy previous year, helping them to survive. However, the recent rain in July, which has been a common occurrence across parts of Germany, might have had mixed effects on crop quality. If this rain affected the Paderborn district, it could potentially reduce aspects such as grain protein or moisture levels, further impacting the quality of the harvested cereals.
In the highlands of the Paderborn district, the wheat is ripe, and early reports suggest that the barley harvest has been fortunate, despite a lower yield due to the long drought period in spring and early summer. The grain quality is reportedly very high, a silver lining amidst the challenging economic conditions.
It is important to note that specific, recent reports on the current cereal harvest conditions—yield, quality, or the impacts of low producer prices and weather—for the Paderborn district are not available in August 2025. However, the regional context indicates that harvested cereal quantities are likely to be large, market prices low, and weather conditions having mixed effects on crop quality and farmer income, creating an overall challenging economic environment for producers.
[1] Source: Agriculture and Food News
[2] Source: German Farmers' Association
[3] Source: German Weather Service
[4] Source: Global Farmer
Despite the ongoing economic and social policy discussions regarding cereal producer prices and rising production costs, the weather has also played a significant role in the Paderborn district's agriculture. The recent rain in July, as reported by the German Weather Service, might have had mixed effects on crop quality, potentially reducing grain protein or moisture levels in the harvested cereals.
