date:Jul 08, 2013
an overall very tight market and large imports of maize. This resulted in less grain availability especially for feed, high prices and low stocks.
Overall increased autumn sowings for cereals and oilseeds, combined with so far favourable weather conditions, especially in the South of Europe, create expectations for a relief in the marketing year 2013/14.
Poor pasture and forage conditions affect strongly the EU milk supply
Poor pasture conditions due to wet and cold weather in Western and Cen