Worsened yield outlook for grain maize and sunflowers

Very high temperatures and rain deficits negatively impacted crops in central and eastern regions

Very high temperatures in southern-central and eastern Europe negatively impacted biomass accumulation and shortened the grain-filling period of summer crops. In large parts of Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia and Austria, these impacts were exacerbated by a persistent rainfall deficit.

A distinct and long-lasting rainfall deficit also continued and expanded in eastern Ukraine, southern Russia and Belarus, with negative impacts on the grain filling of summer crops, in particular grain maize and sunflowers.

Dry conditions, which reduced the yield potential of maize, were also observed in Poland, north-eastern Germany and Lithuania.

Negative impacts of Storm Boris remain to be assessed

Wet and cooler weather arrived in September, which led to long-lasting heavy storms and extended flooding in central Europe that had negative impacts on crops. The full impacts are currently difficult to quantify. The Bulletin features a short section which portrays the extent of the areas affected.

Favourable weather conditions prevailed in western Europe

Predominantly favourable weather conditions in western Europe led to an upward revision of the yield forecasts of the main crops produced there, such as potatoes, sugar beet and green maize.

Positive yield outlook for rice in Europe

This issue of the Bulletin features a special section on rice in Europe. Most EU rice-producing districts have performed well, and present an above-average yield outlook at EU level.

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