Production are on schedule and future concerns of corn producers of Europe

Published 2021년 1월 14일

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The Confederation of European Maize Producers (CEPM) has expressed concerns about the future of maize cultivation in Europe due to declining resources for pest control, shifting EU agricultural trends, and the potential environmental impact of importing more agricultural products. The organization also highlighted the high demand, leading to higher prices, in the global market for animal feed raw materials. Additionally, the CEPM called for the removal of import duties on nitrogen to decrease its price and production costs. They also emphasized the role of maize in the energy supply through fermentation or bioethanol production, presenting it as a way to combat global warming.

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European maize producers, united in the Confederation of European Maize Producers (CEPM), gathered this week. They see that the revenues are on schedule. This does mean higher prices, because the world market for animal feed raw materials is in high demand. Nevertheless, the maize producers see the cultivation of maize becoming more difficult in the long term. For example, fewer and fewer resources are allowed to combat maize pests, such as bird feeders. In addition, the European Union (EU) wants to move towards less efficient agriculture, while the farm-to-fork strategy has disastrous consequences according to the maize companies. The decline of EU-made products would lead to more imports. They wonder if that is better for the environment. Producers are also concerned about the price of nitrogen. This product is getting more expensive and harder to come by. The CEPM therefore asks the European Commission to stop import duties on nitrogen. This has a favorable effect on the supply ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst