In Romania, 2024 has become one of the most difficult seasons; losses of the corn crop may reach 30%

Romania is expected to lose up to 30% of its corn crop due to the summer heat. Some farmers in the southern regions are forced to re-disc the fields because the plants are burnt. This is stated in the article on Latifundist.com. Maize crops in Romania are under significant stress. In June, the rains passed and Romanian farmers hoped to get a good harvest. But from mid-June, thermal stress began to draw moisture from the soil faster than usual. "For corn, this is one of the most difficult seasons in Romania in my memory," said Gabriel Razi, representative of the Harvista company According to information coming from the market, the corn harvest will be poor. Farmers who grow grain without irrigation receive an average of 2-4 t/ha. On irrigation, the result is better — 8 t/ha. Although under normal conditions, Romanian farmers receive an average of 15 t/ha from irrigation. Somewhat better harvests are expected in the western part of Romania, where there was rain, and where 350,000 ha ...