The European Commission has lowered its rapeseed crop forecasts for the EU due to adverse weather and pest issues, with some in the market believing the estimates are too high, especially for Germany. The EU's rapeseed harvest is underway, with yield data confirming pre-harvest estimates. The Commission has reduced its forecast for the EU rape harvest by 0.5 to 18.4 million tons, which is below the 2023 figure and the annual average. The production forecasts for France, Romania, and Germany have been lowered, while those for Slovakia, Ireland, and Denmark have been increased. November rapeseed futures on the Paris exchange have fallen 1%, and the market is now awaiting the USDA's August report, which may further lower the production forecast.