France: Corn dryers are running at full capacity

Published 2021년 11월 7일

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The article highlights the challenges faced by Brittany, France, in managing its grain corn harvest due to higher than usual humidity, which has led to increased grain yields but also longer drying and storage times. The region has not yet completed 25% of its grain corn harvest, with some areas still in the threshing phase, and is experiencing a shortage of grain dumpers and truck drivers for transportation. The situation is further complicated by the need to dry the grain within 48 hours to prevent heating, and the need to avoid damaged grains to prevent mycotoxin development. Additionally, the delay in crops may result in necessary harvester interventions and challenges with harvester settings.

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The grain corn is harvested a little more humid than usual; the yields are good. The direct consequence is felt in the drying and storage sites. One corn crop drives out another. After good silage yields in most parts of Brittany, the harvesters are busy threshing the grain. In this year favorable to fodder, ensiled corn leaves behind remains of plots intended to be harvested. “Since the harvest potential forecast established at the beginning of October, we have recovered in theory 25,000t of grain maize more,” illustrates Michel Le Friant, in charge of the grain trades for Eureden. These hectares left behind the forage harvesters add up to decent yields, even "above expectations." We will undoubtedly be above 90 quintals sec ”. Substantial volumes, while the areas sown for this campaign were less than 2020. 35% humidity According to the FranceAgriMer Céré’Obs observatory and on October 25, the grain corn harvests were completed at 22% (by area) in Brittany, against 59% on the ...

Source: Paysan Breton