What are the expectations for the spring crop harvest in regions across the country?

The sunflower harvest began earlier in some regions of the country, but the results so far show serious losses and significantly lower yields than expected. The drought and extreme temperatures over the summer caused serious damage to the spring crops, and farmers are already warning about difficulties in covering the incurred costs. Read more: Producer: We are removing corn from the crop rotation, looking for alternatives According to data from a thematic survey conducted by Agri.BG, 75% of over 545 surveyed farmers rate the condition of their crops as poor or very poor. The main reason for this is the long periods without rainfall and temperatures above 40 degrees, which hinder the normal development of the crops. Only 7% of the participants report good sunflower development despite the drought. Agricultural services in various places also share current data for their regions and municipalities. The information collected by BTA shows the following statistics for sown and ...