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The grains are in really bad condition, and some places it's not worth harvesting with a combine harvester, says crop advisor Per Skodborg. (Archive photo). Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix

Wet summer hits Denmark’s farmers hard

This summer is on track to be among the ten wettest in Denmark, with July already surpassing the typical rainfall for the month. Excessive precipitation has significantly impacted the harvest of barley and oats, expecting to deliver a blow to the bottom line of many farmers. Per Skodborg, a crop advisor at agricultural consultancy Sagro, mentions that the crops suffering the most are barley, oats, and corn, with some fields not worth harvesting mechanically. The poor weather conditions, including the wettest April in 88 years, have made sowing difficult. Despite a disappointing harvest forecast for some grain varieties, Skodborg assures there should be no significant increase in bread and flour prices as there is no shortage of grain. However, rapeseed crops across the country have stood firm against the rainfall.