Rapeseed in Europe has been planted in good conditions although implementation is uncertain in some areas

In much of Europe, rapeseed plantings have taken place under adequate temperature and soil humidity conditions, but the lack of subsequent humidity can compromise the establishment of the crop, according to the crop status bulletin prepared by the European Commission. (MARS Bulletin). In France, favorable agrometeorological conditions (warmer than usual temperature and adequate humidity) occurred in the north of the country, which is where most of the production is located, for the sowing of rapeseed and the early development of the plants. . In Germany, the rapeseed planting campaign began in mid-August, following a delayed winter crop harvesting campaign and rainy conditions. The warm temperatures and relatively dry conditions that followed were optimal for the planting campaign that progressed well into the first 10 days of September (within the optimal window). Warm temperatures and good soil moisture in September and early October were favorable for early plant development, ...