Dry weather conditions at the beginning of summer worsen the prospects for the harvest in the EU

In the June report of MARS experts, it is reported that the contrasting weather conditions on the territory of the EU in the period from May 1 to June 12 last year. affected the yield potential of some crops. As specified, the drought in North-Western, Northern and North-Central Europe increased the moisture deficit in the soil, negatively affecting the potential yield of winter and spring crops. While excessive rainfall was recorded in parts of Italy, Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia, leading to waterlogged fields and an increased risk of pest infestation. In addition, low temperatures in some areas of Bulgaria and Romania along the Danube River have led to delayed sowing and early emergence of summer crops. Taking this into account, the forecast of the average yield of common wheat in the EU in 2023/24 was reduced by 1% compared to the estimate of the previous month - to 5.92 t/ha (+2% for the year; +2% for the last 5 years) , durum wheat - by 2%, up to 3.40 t/ha (+5% for the year, ...