Grain harvest varies across Latvia; Dienvidkurzeme expects average yields
Latvian farmers are making the most of sunny August days to bring in the grain harvest. In Dienvidkurzeme, the overall harvest is expected to be average because many crops overwintered poorly, but a large share of the grain is of higher quality.
As reported, the grain harvest in different regions of Latvia is ranging from average to excellent. These August days, farmers are trying to use every sunny moment to finish threshing their grain crops. The work is proceeding intensively, as favorable weather allows for faster progress, but harvest volumes and quality differ by region.
In Dienvidkurzeme, the overall grain harvest is likely to be average. The main reason is that many crops overwintered poorly, which affected yields. Despite this, farmers are pleased that most of the grain grown, at least under the current threshing conditions, is of higher quality. Many have managed to thresh food-grade wheat, which is an important achievement.
Laboratory tests are carried out to assess grain quality. These tests help determine whether the grain meets the standards for food wheat. Laboratory analysis is a key step in evaluating the harvest, as it influences how the grain will be used.
Overall, according to the report, harvest results vary from average to excellent across Latvia. However, at the moment more detailed information is available about Dienvidkurzeme, where the harvest will be average. Farmers continue their work, hoping that the sunny weather holds and allows them to bring in all they have grown.
