Source: Ukragroconsult (Ukraine)
According to the state agency FranceAgriMer, by February 17, French farmers sowed spring barley only 22% of the planned area, which is less than on the same date last year (25%) and the average for the last five years (32%).
The condition of winter barley crops is worse than last year. 69% of winter barley crops are now in good to very good condition (71% a year ago). The development of crops is slower than last year and on average for the last five years.
The pace of development of winter soft wheat crops also lags behind last year and the average. The condition of winter wheat is better than last year. 74% of crops are now in good to very good condition (69% a year ago).