According to the March edition of the EU Crop Monitoring Bulletin (MARS) released by the European Commission, winter crop zones across several parts of Europe have been adversely affected by unfavorable weather conditions since the beginning of the season. The impact has been particularly severe in both northern and southern regions, with implications for planting and yield potential.
Northern and Eastern Europe
Since autumn, much of Western, Northern, and Eastern Europe has experienced excessively wet conditions, hampering the planting, emergence, and development of winter crops. In addition to the wetness, severe frost in the north and east further damaged crops. Persistently moist soils have also made it challenging for farmers to access and work in fields, impacting the (re)planting of spring cereals.
Eastern Europe and Mediterranean Region
Regions like Eastern Romania and Eastern Bulgaria are facing persistent precipitation deficits, particularly affecting winter rapeseed. In contrast, Sicily and the Maghreb region have encountered drought conditions during winter, leading to low biomass accumulation in winter crops. The situation is particularly critical in the western Maghreb, where ongoing warm and dry weather poses an imminent risk of crop loss.
Yield Forecasts
Given the current stage of the season, these forecasts serve as a guideline but may require adjustments as the situation evolves.
Stay tuned for further updates on crop conditions and yield forecasts as the season progresses.
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