Europe: Sunflower seed and corn yields fall significantly in Balkans due to drought conditions

Published 2024년 10월 28일

Tridge summary

The article, citing data from AgroPortal and AgriSupp (a platform by UkrAgroConsult), highlights a significant decrease in the yield of corn and sunflower seeds in the Balkan region, particularly in Romania and Bulgaria, due to drought and extreme heat. The drops are substantial, with sunflower seed yields expected to decrease by 16.2% in Bulgaria and 32.5% in Romania, and corn yields by 24% in Bulgaria and 22% in Romania compared to the previous year. These declines are also lower than the five-year averages. The reduced yield of sunflower seeds is projected to decrease general availability by 10-15%, impacting crushers. Despite these challenges, wheat and barley crops in the region have benefited from favourable weather conditions. The article is sourced from AgroCrops and AgroPortal, and offers a comprehensive insight into the current state of agricultural production in the Balkan region.

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Yield estimates for corn and sunflowerseed in the Balkans have dropped significantly due to drought and extreme temperatures, according to AgroPortal data. Although Romania and Bulgaria are among the top sunflowerseed producers in the European Union (EU) alongside France and Hungary, this year had been quite challenging, the 16 October report said. According to AgroPortal, sunflowerseed yields in Bulgaria were expected to drop by 16.2% to 1.55 tonnes/ha in Bulgaria and decrease by 32.5% to 1.45 tonnes/ha in Romania. Against the five-year average, yields were expected to be lower by 29% and 34.7% respectively. Corn yields have dropped even more drastically in Bulgaria as the crop is less resistant to water deficit, according to AgroPortal. Yields in Bulgaria were estimated at 3.4 tonnes/ha, which would be 24% lower than the previous year and 40% lower than the five-year average. Romanian corn yields were estimated at 3.5 tonnes/ha – 22% lower than in 2023 and 19% lower than the ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult