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French grain output hits record low

26-08-2016 | |
Photo:Pascal Rossignol
Photo:Pascal Rossignol

The lowest French wheat harvest since 1983 is set to push European Union production down sharply from last year’s record.

At the same time, while persistent rain is also raising the risk of lower quality in some major wheat belts and an increase of the grain prices, analysts and traders said. French market bureau Agritel have lowered their forecasts of French grain with 5.23 million tonnes to 28.68 million tonnes. This is almost 30% less volume than last season (40.9 million tonnes). In some areas of France, even a 50% lower output is seen.

The poor French harvest means that Germany will take over from France as the biggest European grain exporter. Because of the bad harvest, French grain growers are forced to import expensive milling grain to comply with the delivery commitments. Many of the grain, unsuitable for human consumption, will end up in animal feed.

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Koeleman
Emmy Koeleman Freelance editor





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