According to the latest figures published by Copa and Cogeca (the farming and agri-cooperative organisations in the EU), EU cereal production in 2017 is expected to rise by 0.4%, compared to last year though still remaining below 300 million tonnes. Oilseed production is likely to rise by 1.6%, mainly as a result of better weather conditions in some countries.
Chairman of the Copa and Cogeca Cereal Working Party Max Schulman said that this year’s cereals harvest is expected to be 0.4% up...