Unfavorable weather has stopped the sowing of winter crops in France

According to FranceAgriMer, winter grain planting in France has almost completely stopped due to prolonged rains, reports Hellenic Shipping News. In particular, it is reported that as of November 20, French farmers had sowed soft wheat on 74% of the planned area (+3% per week), while in the same period last year sowing was completed on 98% of the area. At the same time, the condition of winter wheat crops deteriorated - as of this date, 83% of crops were in good or excellent condition (-3% per week). Until November 20, 86% of winter barley was sown in France, compared to 84% a week earlier. The condition of grain crops also ...