Maize

French Maize Harvest Still To Get Going As Rain Continues

Farmers had harvested just 2% of this year's grain maize crop by 30 September, well behind the usual pace, data showed.

France Cuts Soft Wheat Crop Estimate, Raises Maize Forecast

France's farm ministry has again lowered its estimate of the country's 2024 soft wheat output, now expected 27% below last year's volume.

World Food Prices Hold Firm In June, UN Food Agency Says

The United Nations world food price index held steady in June data showed, with increases in vegetable oil, sugar and dairy products offset by a fall in th...

Hot Spell Hits Summer Crops In East Europe, But A Relief In Northwest

A heatwave due to spread throughout Europe this week is set to take a heavy toll on summer crops in the southeast.

Europe's Wheat Harvest Prospects Mixed After Wet, Warm Weather

The wheat harvest outlook in Europe is varying widely as persistent rain in France and Britain increases chances of large production losses, while countrie...

EU Agrees New Limits On Ukraine Farm Imports

The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to grant Ukrainian food producers tariff-free access to its markets until June 2025, albeit with new...

Europe's Grain Farms Await Rain Break After Damp Winter

Grain growers in western Europe will need rain to ease this month to progress with spring planting, after a wet February maintained soggy field conditions...

French Wheat Stocks Seen Hitting 19-Year High As Ukraine Wins EU Demand

FranceAgriMer raised its forecast for French soft wheat stocks at the end of this season to a 19-year high as competition from Ukraine curbs French exports...