Heat, drought threaten Czechia’s weakest grain harvest in 14 years

Czechia is on course for its worst grain harvest in 14 years as severe heat and drought take a toll on agricultural production, the Czech Statistical Office has warned.

The country is expected to harvest around 6.39 million tonnes of major grain crops this year, representing a 16.9% decline from 2025, according to Czech media.

Rapeseed production is forecast to reach its lowest level in 21 years, while maize and sugar beet growers are also expecting reduced yields.

The prolonged hot and dry conditions have accelerated the harvesting of wheat, barley and rapeseed across the country. The Czech Ministry of Agriculture said the weather was also affecting crops due to be harvested in autumn.

Despite the weaker harvest outlook, economists do not expect an immediate significant increase in food prices.

Ministry spokesman Vojtěch Bělý said the impact of the drought would not threaten Czechia’s food self-sufficiency.

By Aghakazim Guliyev