Tridge summary
The spring harvest in the Balkans has been impacted by extreme summer heat and drought, leading to a significant reduction in maize and sunflower yields. Bulgaria and Romania, the region's largest sunflower producers, have seen a 16.2% and 32.5% decrease in yields from the previous year, respectively, and a 29% and 34.7% decrease over five years. Maize yields are also down due to the drought, with Bulgaria's yields 22.5% lower than last year and 38% lower than the five-year average. The high temperatures have also increased aflatoxins in the corn. However, wheat and barley crops have thrived, with Bulgaria and Romania experiencing their best wheat harvest in a decade. The Grain Academy Conference in Varna, Bulgaria, will further discuss these challenges and opportunities for the production, processing, and trade of grain and oilseeds in the Balkans and the Black Sea region.
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Original content
As the spring harvest in the Balkans draws to a close, production in the region is becoming clearer. And one thing is for sure – the climate hits yields hard this season. Extreme summer heat and drought across the Balkans have significantly reduced forecasts for maize and sunflower yields, the main spring crops in the region. Romania and Bulgaria are among the biggest sunflower producers in the EU after France and Hungary, but this year is proving quite challenging. Sunflower yields in Bulgaria, according to AgroPortal, are down to 1.55 t/ha, while in Romania farmers are expected to harvest 1.45 t/ha. Compared to the previous year, which was also somewhat affected by the drought, yields decreased by 16.2% for Bulgaria and 32.5% for Romania. On a 5-year basis, yields are 29% and 34.7% less, respectively. In Bulgaria, maize yields are falling even more drastically, as the crop is less drought-resistant and most of it is not irrigated. AgroPortal estimates yields in Bulgaria at 3.45 ...
Source: Agroportal
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