The European Union compensates for adverse climate with an increase in beet planted area

Published Jul 9, 2024

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The European Union's sugar production is projected to grow by 5% in the 2024/25 season, despite potential impact from irregular rainfall and aphid infestations. This is due to a 5.8% increase in the area planted with beet in the region, with notable growth in France (7.4%) and Germany (1.0%), and especially in Romania (46.8%). The European Commission views this expansion as a positive response to adverse weather conditions and pest concerns.

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Even with the irregularity of the rains and the uncertainties about the infestation of aphids (yellow virus), the forecast is that sugar production in the European Union will grow by 5% in the 2024/25 season. According to the European Commission's first estimate, the area planted with beet in the region increased by 5.8% this year. France recorded a 7.4% growth in planted area, while Germany saw an increase of 1.0%. In proportional terms, the highlight goes to Romania, which expanded its planted area by an impressive 46.8%. According to DATAGRO's VIP Report, "the increase in the area planted with beet should more than compensate for the impacts of poor weather conditions in the region." This expansion in planted area is ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio