Tridge summary
The European Union (EU) has experienced a 10% increase in soybean cultivation area in 2024, but a 3.4% decrease in harvest due to reduced yields in Central Europe and the Balkans because of summer heat and drought, with Serbia and Romania being significantly affected. Despite these challenges, a potential record total soya harvest in Europe of over 13 million tonnes is anticipated with increased production in Ukraine, the EU's largest soy supplier for animal feed, and other EU countries like Germany. Ukraine's expected total harvest is over 6 million tons, with about 10% being Donau Soy certified. The EU is planning to increase the cultivation area of soya beans in Germany, which could lead to higher yields and quality. Additionally, the EU aims to achieve self-sufficiency in soy, with a focus on GMO-free and sustainably produced soybeans from Ukraine and other European countries, as part of a strategy to reduce dependence on imported genetically modified soybeans.
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Original content
Record harvest thanks to Ukraine? In the EU, the area under soybean cultivation increased by 10% compared to 2023. However, the harvest in the EU fell by 3.4% to just under 2.8 million tons, as shown in the November report by Donau Soja. The reason for this is lower yields per hectare in Central Europe and some Balkan countries due to summer heat and drought, as reported by Donau Soja. The non-profit organization based in Vienna advocates, among other things, for the production of GMO-free soybeans. Serbia and Romania are particularly affected by this year's crop failures, where yields per hectare are expected to be up to 50% lower than last year. Increased soya area in Europe and a good harvest in Ukraine could compensate for losses caused by extreme weather conditions in the EU and parts of South-Eastern Europe and lead to a record total soya harvest in Europe of over 13 million tonnes, Slight drop in yields in Austria and Germany In Austria, harvest expectations fell by more ...
Source: Farmer.pl
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