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| 30 jun 2012 |
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Copa-Cogeca releases new EU-27 oilseeds figures showinf production drop
Copa-Cogeca released new EU-27 oilseeds estimates for the 2012/13 marketing year today, showing a 3.2% drop in production, compared to last year, mainly as a result of lower yields.
The need for increased research and innovation is consequently crucial.
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The move came after Copa-Cogeca Oils and Protein Crops Working Party assessed the situation. Gerard Tubery, Chairman of Copa-Cogeca Working Party on Oilseeds and Protein Crops said “This years EU-27 oilseeds harvest is expected to reach only 27.8 million tonnes, which is down 3.2% on last years’ levels (see). This is partly a result of severe drought in Portugal and Spain which have limited the sowing of sunflowers and lower yields due to the frost kill in the eastern countries of Europe. The figures could still change too negatively due to low temperatures during the flowering period as well as the development of insect attacks. There are also huge differences between regions. EU protein crop production is also forecast to decline more drastically”.
He continued: “The extreme climate conditions in Europe, like frost kill and drought, show the need to increase research across the EU to improve the production potential of the European oilseed and vegetable protein crops. Farmers need a broad choice to grow their crops in the right conditions, with a wide range of plant protection products at their disposal”.
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