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According to the June 2023 issue of the JRC MARS Bulletin - Crop monitoring in Europe, the weather observed during the review period (1 May to 12 June) was once again marked by strong contrasts, with negative impacts on crop yield expectations in several regions.

The May edition of the JRC's Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessment is now available, below average production expected in the Maghreb and parts of Southern Africa.

Strongly contrasting patterns of drier- and wetter-than-usual conditions.

The April edition of the JRC's Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessmentshows poor cereal yields expected in the Maghreb region, southern Angola and northern Namibia. Early season drought affects Haiti.

Fair conditions in most of Europe, but continued drought in northern Italy and the Iberian Peninsula

Major cyclone damage in Southern Africa and worsening winter cereal conditions in North Africa and parts of the Middle East

According to the March 2023 issue of the JRC MARS Bulletin - Crop monitoring in Europe, winter crops are entering spring in fair to good condition in most parts of Europe, after the mild winter. However, dry conditions in the south that are partially expanding and intensifying are raising increasin

Likely 6th consecutive drought in East Africa, floods in Southern Africa and poor winter crop conditions in North Africa.

Using case studies, a new JRC report illustrates how a common taxonomy can support an EU-wide approach.

The January edition of the JRC's Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessment is now published.

Unusually warm weather can store up trouble for the coming months.

New legal norms give existing installations four years to adapt, while new facilities must comply immediately.

The November edition of the JRC's Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessment is now available.

Cold start to winter improved frost tolerance rather than causing damage

According to the November issue of the JRC MARS Bulletin - Crop monitoring in Europe, the review period (1 October to 14 November 2022) was the warmest in its records (since 1991).

The October edition of the JRC's Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessment is now available.

EU legislation ushers in groups of small consumers - called independent aggregators - as new active and flexible players in the internal electricity market for greater grid stability and security of supp

Existing installations will have 4 years to comply with stricter environmental norms, while new installations will have to comply immediately.

The yield forecasts of grain maize, sunflowers and soybeans were further reduced due to the dry summer. In the case of grain maize, this comes on top of a reduction of the harvested area, as part of the crop planned for grain maize has been harvested as green maize (for fodder or silage).