Overview

• North Rhine‑Westphalia reports 4.04 million tonnes of grain harvested so far in 2025, with the highest wheat output since 2015 and an unusually early start on 20 June.
• Officials cite sharply lower grain prices due to strong global harvest expectations, a firm euro, and higher transport and handling costs.
• High volumes have diluted wheat protein in places, so mills are blending imported high‑protein lots while supplies for bread grain remain secure.
• Baden‑Württemberg’s farm group expects roughly 3 million tonnes of grain after a season marked by heavy rain, heat and regional variability, calling yields satisfactory.
• Outlooks for maize and sugar beet remain uncertain after recent heat and dryness, farmers flag the spread of the glass‑winged leafhopper as a serious risk, and the NRW minister pledges support on crop protection, fertilization and cutting red tape.