Favorable weather for sowing winter rapeseed in Europe reduces the impact of weather factors on prices

Farmers in European countries are actively sowing winter crops for the 2026 harvest. Dry weather in October allowed them to advance the pace of work compared to the two previous years, when the season began with prolonged rains. Experts believe that the areas planted with rapeseed may increase due to the good margin, while those planted with spring barley and corn are expected to decrease. According to FranceAgriMer, as of October 20, over 50% of the planned areas in France have been sown with winter wheat, and almost 75% with winter barley, exceeding the average 5-year figures. It is expected that the areas planted with rapeseed will also increase. In Germany, the sowing of winter crops is almost complete. Low prices on the Euronext exchange do not encourage farmers to change the structure of their crops, although rapeseed remains an exception. British farmers hope to complete their winter sowing plans, which they have not been able to do in recent years due to rains. No ...