# Drought cuts Germany’s harvest, raising food price fears

https://mins.news/en/item/25257

- DW, 2026-08-18 14:46 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-harvest-drops-as-drought-raises-food-price-fears/a-78408203?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Germany’s farmers’ association expects this year’s grain harvest to fall 7% from 2025 after drought and a June heat wave damaged crops. Rapeseed, potatoes and apples are also forecast to decline. The government does not anticipate an immediate sharp rise in food prices, though tighter supplies could gradually make some oils, sugar, animal feed, meat, dairy, eggs and vegetables more expensive.