Mild weather conditions have been very favourable for winter crop growth and spring sowing activities in almost all regions of Europe. More rain is needed in several important crop-production areas, however, to sustain good yields.

Moreover, a cold spell that set in at the end of the review period raises concerns for flowering rapeseed crops. Consequently, the yield forecasts have a high degree of uncertainty, and are mainly based on historical trends or average values.

Links:

JRC MARS Bulletin - Crop monitoring in Europe - April 2017