Wheat Overtakes Corn as Hungary’s Top Crop

With cereal planting just weeks away, the council announced a reference price of HUF 171,000 (EUR 429) per ton (excluding VAT) for certified autumn cereal seeds. Despite uneven rainfall across regions, yields for seed-grade autumn wheat are expected to range between 6.5 and 7.0 tons per hectare. Barley is projected to perform even better, averaging 6.8 to 7.2 tons, while triticale is expected to yield around six tons. According to the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK), autumn wheat was planted on 976,000 hectares last year—surpassing corn as Hungary’s top arable crop. Barley covered 275,000 hectares, and triticale 72,000. The council noted a continued shift away from corn toward crops like sorghum and high-protein barley, particularly suited for livestock feed. Although the barley seed area slightly decreased, certified seed demand remains fully met. Stocks will support more than 45% renewal rates for wheat, barley, and triticale—meeting professional benchmarks. Carry-over ...