Poor outlook for EU cereal production

Cereal production in the EU is expected to experience a significant decline, while oilseeds remain stable, and protein crops such as peas, beans, and lupins, see a positive boost. However, the overall situation remains fragile and could deteriorate further, say experts from the Copa and Cogeca Working Parties for Cereals, Oilseeds, and Protein Crops. They predict a challenging year ahead for EU agriculture. Declining cereal production​ EU-27 cereal production is projected to reach 257.3m tons in 2024, marking a 4.7% decrease compared to the 2023 harvest. Yields are expected to drop slightly by 1.2%, compounded by a 3.5% reduction in the sown area. This results in a notably poor outlook for cereals, with wheat production anticipated to fall by 6.3% and barley by 9%. Corn production is set to remain stable (-0.5%), while oat production shows a significant increase of 21.2%, they forecast. Geographically, Northern and Central/Eastern Member States, including Belgium, France, Denmark, ...