“In parts of the country, a cold winter and periods of bare ground have damaged autumn-sown crops, and at the time of writing, we have a precipitation deficit in large parts of the country. The conditions for the Swedish harvest in 2026 are assessed to be weaker than normal,” he says in the interim report for the first quarter.
At the same time, Lantmännen reports an increase in net sales of 3.4 percent. Operating profit adjusted for items affecting comparability amounted to SEK 552 million, compared to SEK 362 million in the same period last year.
“Disruptions in the energy market have driven up prices and increased volatility in oil, natural gas and fertilizer, contributing to continued pressure on costs,” says Magnus Kagevik.
