World rapeseed production is forecast to be lower than last year's IGC

In the world, a decrease in rapeseed production in the 2024/25 season is forecast compared to the previous year due to a reduction in production areas and a decrease in yield. This was reported by the International Grains Council (IGC). Production is expected to reach 87.2 million tonnes, down 2% from the previous season, according to updated IGC data. This is a downward adjustment of 900,000 tons compared to the previous forecast. The main reason for the decrease is a reduction in production in Australia, where the harvest is expected at the level of 5.4 million tons, which is 4.5% less than the previous year. In Ukraine, the rapeseed harvest is forecast at the level of 4.9 million tons, which is 500,000 tons less than previously predicted, due to unstable weather conditions. In Western Europe, negative weather conditions have also been observed, which limited the yield potential, in particular in France, Germany and Great Britain. This is evidenced by IGC estimates, according to ...