Brussels, 26/08/2015 (Agence Europe) - Maize and sunflower have been particularly affected by the warm, dry conditions in Europe this year, according to the MARS report published by the European Commission on Monday 24 August.
Maize yields are forecast to be 6.4 tonnes per hectare in 2015, down 20.5% on last year. Sunflower will see a 14.9% fall in yield (down 18.1% in Spain).
Yield forecasts for winter cereals is more optimistic, thanks to more favourable weather conditions in northern...