Record harvest of Polish cereals this year

Published Oct 7, 2020

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Poland's grain harvest has seen a significant increase for the third year in a row, with a record 33.3 million tonnes of cereals harvested in 2020, marking a 15% increase from the previous year, according to the Central Statistical Office. This improvement is attributed to better yields despite similar sown areas, and is also due to favorable weather conditions. The average yield of cereals in Poland was estimated at 42.3 dt / ha, up from 36.7 dt / ha in 2019. The sown area for basic cereals with mixed cereals increased by 1% to approximately 7.2 million ha. The harvest for various cereals, including wheat, triticale, barley, rye, and other cereals, is expected to exceed last year's figures.

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The grain harvest in Poland has been growing continuously for three years. According to the latest estimates of the Central Statistical Office, Polish farmers harvested a record 33.3 million tonnes of cereals in 2020, compared to 29 million tonnes in 2019 (an increase of 15%) - emphasizes Marcin Wroński, Deputy General Director of KOWR. The increase in this year's harvest obtained by agricultural producers results from better yields, as the sown area was similar to that recorded a year earlier, ie approx. 7.9 million ha. Until April, there was a shortage of moisture in the soil. The rainfall that occurred from the end of May to July and the slight winter losses of winter cereals had a positive effect on the increase in yields, emphasizes Director Wroński. The average yield of these cereals in Poland was estimated by GUS experts at 42.3 dt / ha compared to 36.7 dt / ha in 2019. Total national cereal harvest (with maize, buckwheat and millet) Source: Analysis and Strategy Bureau of ...

Source: AgronewsPL