Droogkeer

Droogkeer is a term used in Dutch-language contexts with several related senses tied to dryness and timing. The exact meaning can vary by discipline and region, and the term is not universally standardized.

In agriculture, droogkeer commonly refers to the practice or period of drying harvested crops to reduce their moisture content for safe storage. This can involve sun drying, controlled airflow, or mechanical drying systems. The term emphasizes the transition from freshly harvested to drier, storable material and is linked to crop type, weather, and storage conditions.

In meteorology, droogkeer may denote a dry spell—an interval with little or no precipitation and relatively low humidity. Such periods are often described in regional weather summaries and climate analyses, particularly in areas with pronounced seasonal variation. The duration and impact of a droogkeer depend on local climate patterns and agricultural needs.

Historically, droogkeer derives from Dutch roots: droog meaning dry and keer meaning turn, period, or cycle. As a term, its usage reflects practical concerns in farming and weather reporting, and its precise interpretation can differ across dialects and local manuals.

See also: drying processes, dry spell, harvest handling, weather patterns.