Rainfall

Abundant Rains Boost Ivory Coast Cocoa Crop, Cause Quality Concerns

Abundant rainfall in most of Ivory Coast's main cocoa growing regions last week boosted the October-to-March main crop, farmers said.

Rains May Have Come Too Late For Brazil's Coffee

Rain is falling across the coffee growing regions of top producer Brazil after one of the driest periods on record, but it may be too late for trees to ful...

France Cuts Wine Output Estimate As Harvest Confirms Weather Damage

France cut its projection for this year's wine crop following the rainiest September in 25 years, with 2024 now forecast to be among the worst recent vinta...

Ivory Coast Farmers Mostly See Promising Cocoa Crops

Above average rainfall recorded in most of Ivory Coast’s main cocoa producing regions boosted farmers’ hopes of higher output in the ongoing Oc...

Rains Lift Australian Farm Confidence, Rabobank Survey Shows

Improved rainfall across much of Australia has lifted farmers' confidence in the future of the agricultural economy from low levels three months ago, a qua...

French 2024 Wine Production Seen Falling After Wet Weather

Wine output in France is set to fall sharply this year after very humid weather helped develop diseases across French vineyards.

French Wheat Exports And Stocks Forecast To Shrink On Poor Crop

France is set for a steep fall in soft wheat exports and stocks this season due to a rain-hit harvest in the European Union's top grain producer, farm offi...