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Germany Steps Up Soybean Growing and Irrigation to Tackle Drought

New statistics point to a move toward water‑efficient practices under prolonged dry spells.

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Die Anbaufläche von Soja in Deutschland ist in den vergangenen Jahren stark gestiegen. Von 2016, als erstmals Zahlen erhoben wurden, bis 2024 stieg sie um 156,8 Prozent auf 40.500 Hektar, wie das Statistische Bundesamt in Wiesbaden mitteilte.

Overview

  • Destatis reported the soybean area has grown 156.8% since 2016 to 40,500 hectares in 2024.
  • The number of farms cultivating soy nearly doubled to about 4,500 in 2024 from around 2,400 in 2016.
  • Potentially irrigable open farmland increased 23.9% from 2009 to 2022 to 791,800 hectares, equal to roughly 4.8% of Germany’s agricultural freeland.
  • About 5,700 farms used drip irrigation in 2022, reflecting broader uptake of water‑saving systems.
  • Soybeans in Germany are used mainly for animal feed with a smaller share for food products.