EU: Outlook appears favorable for winter grain

Published 2023년 1월 24일

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The European environmental research institute, JRC, has predicted an increase in the average wheat production by 3% compared to the previous year and 3% higher than the five-year average. The institute also anticipates similar yields for winter barley as last year, with a 6% increase in rapeseed yields compared to the five-year average. However, JRC has warned of potential drought risks for the upcoming growing season, particularly in southern Spain, Portugal, and northern and central Italy. Many fields in Central Europe, including Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and Austria, have good current conditions but require more precipitation to meet the moisture needs of the crops during the growing season.

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In an initial forecast based on current conditions and historical trends, JRC assumes an average wheat production of 5.99 tonnes per hectare. That is 3 percent more than harvested last year and also 3 percent more than the five-year average. For winter barley and rapeseed, the expected yields are comparable to last year and 2 and 6 percent higher respectively than the average of the previous five growing seasons. JRC monitors growing conditions in Europe on behalf of the European Commission. The institute warns of the risk of drought for the coming growing season. The prospects are worrying for various growing areas of winter crops in Europe. Southern Spain and Portugal, for example, are experiencing a serious precipitation deficit, as well as northern and central Italy, for example. Need more precipitation In ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst