South Africa: Largest expected wheat crop since 2002

Published 2020년 12월 21일

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The article forecasts one of the largest wheat harvests since the 2002 season, with expected production in the Western Cape, Free State, and Northern Cape at 1,108 million tons, 432,400 tons, and 275,650 tons respectively. Other crop production estimates include 550,246 tons of malting barley, 163,256 tons of canola, and 47,400 tons of oats. This marks the largest expected malting barley and canola crops ever recorded in South Africa. The sixth production forecast for the 2020 winter crops will be released on January 28, 2021.

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This is the largest expected wheat harvest since the 2,427 million. tons of the 2002 season. The expected production in the Western Cape is 1,108 mill. tons (52%), in the Free State 432 400 tons (20%) and in the Northern Cape 275 650 tons (13%). Other crops: The production estimate for malting barley is 550 246 tons, which is 0,46% or 2 520 tons less than the previous estimate of 552 766 tons. The area planted is estimated at 141 690 ha, while the expected yield is 3,88 t / ha. This is the largest expected malting barley crop yet recorded for SA. The expected canola crop is 163 256 tons, which is 9.97% or 14 800 tons more than the previous estimate of 148 456 tons. The area estimate for canola is 74 120 ha, with an expected yield of 2,20 t / ha. It is also the largest expected canola crop ever ...

Source: Proagri