COCERAL releases its 5th oilseeds #CropForecast for 2026 🌻 The EU-27+UK #rapeseed crop is forecast at 21.3m t, marginally up from the previous 21.2m t and slightly down from last year's 21.4m t. Find out why (on rapeseed, sunflower, and soybeans) here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

COCERAL releases its 5th #CropForecast for 2026 🆕 The total #GrainCrop in the EU27+UK is now seen at 279.0m t, down almost another 8m t from the 286.6m t in the July forecast and well below the 307.4m t seen last year. Find out why here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

🆕🚨 COCERAL releases a special edition #CropForecast due to the heatwave in Europe. #Oilseeds have been less affected than grain. The EU27+UK #rapeseed crop is now forecast at 21.2m t, down from the previously expected 21.5m t. Find out more: bit.ly/4emJlAw

🆕🚨 COCERAL releases a special edition #CropForecast due to the heatwave in Europe ☀️ The total EU27+UK #GrainCrop is now seen at 286.6m t, ⬇️ from 295.5m t in June and from the 310.0m t last year. Wheat kernel filling has been significantly affected: bit.ly/4emJlAw

🆕 COCERAL publishes its bi-yearly #mycotoxins report, last published in 2024. The report is an in-depth survey of key players on the best practices and developments in this important #FoodSafety and #FoodSecurity issue. See the full press release here: tinyurl.com/327nnn7p

COCERAL releases its 3rd oilseeds #CropForecast for 2026 🌻 The EU-27+UK #rapeseed crop is forecast at 21.5m t, up from the previously expected 21.1m t and from last year's 21.4m t. Find out why (on rapeseed, sunflower, and soybeans) here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

COCERAL releases its 3rd #CropForecast for 2026 🆕 The total #GrainCrop in the EU27+UK is seen at 295.5m t, down from 298.8m t in the second forecast and from the 311.3m t seen last year. Find out why here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL releases its 2nd oilseeds #CropForecast for 2026 🌻 The EU27+UK #rapeseed crop is forecast 21.1m t, down from the previously expected 21.8 and from last year's 21.4m t. Find out why (on rapeseed, sunflower, and soybeans) here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

COCERAL releases its 2nd #CropForecast for 2026, with a 🆕 look! The total EU27+UK #GrainCrop is seen at 298.8m t, up from 296.7 in the first forecast, but well below the 310.5m t seen last year. Find out the details here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

It's #WorldPulsesDay! It makes sense why they get a special day, because #pulses offer incredible benefits: ▶️ Affordable source of protein and nutrients ▶️ Shelf life & low waste, promoting #FoodSecurity ▶️ Climate adaptation, growing in varied climates A true superfood! 🙏

COCERAL releases its 1st oilseeds #CropForecast for 2026 🌻 The EU27+UK #rapeseed crop is forecast at 21.8m t, exactly in line with the 2025 crop. Find out the full details (on rapeseed, sunflower, and soybeans) here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

🆕 COCERAL releases its 1st 2026 #CropForecast. The total #GrainCrop in the EU27+UK is seen at 296.7m t. This would be ⬇️ from the 306.6m t harvested in 2025, with yields expected to decrease from the exceptional levels seen in 2025. Find out why here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

We've been taking a look at figures in key food crops: #wheat, #soybeans, #rice, & #corn. Trade in foodstuffs continues to grow, especially in regions with strong population growth & poor agro-climatic conditions. For staple crops & more, #AgTrade is the engine of food systems!

#AgTrade and Europe: #corn edition ⬇️ Top 3 producers: 1. 🇺🇸 2. 🇨🇳 3. 🇧🇷 Top 3 importers: 1. 🇲🇽 2. 🇪🇺 3. 🇯🇵 Top 3 exporters: 1. 🇺🇸 2. 🇧🇷 3. 🇦🇷 For corn, the EU is a major importer - bringing in about 20,000,000 MT in 2024/2025. (stats: @USDA)

🆕🚨 COCERAL raises alarming concerns from importers of #soybeans and soybean meal regarding the @EU_Commission’s recent proposal on the EU #Deforestation Regulation, which is bound to cause major disruptions to the soy supply chain. #EUDR Read in full: tinyurl.com/54ykecys

#AgTrade and Europe: #rice ⬇️ Top 3 rice producers: 1. 🇮🇳 2. 🇨🇳 3. 🇧🇩 Top 3 importers: 1. 🇵🇭 2. 🇻🇳 3. 🇳🇬 Top 3 exporters: 1. 🇮🇳 2. 🇻🇳 3. 🇹🇭 Rice trade is dominated by countries like India and China. The EU comes in at # 4 for importers. (stats: @USDA)

#AgTrade & Europe: #Soybeans ⬇️ Top 3 producers: 1. 🇧🇷 2. 🇺🇸 3. 🇦🇷 Top 3 importers: 1. 🇨🇳 2. 🇪🇺 3. 🇦🇷 Top 3 exporters: 1. 🇧🇷 2. 🇺🇸 3. 🇦🇷 The EU is primarily an importer of soybeans. We do export small amounts, about 0.4m tonnes compared to Brazil's 102m tonnes. (stats: USDA)

It's #WorldFoodDay! We've been looking at the state of #AgTrade, with a focus on wheat, soybeans, rice, and corn. @FAO reports that in 2024 between 638-720m people faced hunger, highlighting the importance of international trade for foodstuffs. Food access is a right of all.

#AgTrade and Europe: #Wheat edition ⬇️ Top 3 wheat producers: 1. 🇨🇳 2. 🇪🇺 3. 🇮🇳 Top 3 importers: 1. 🇪🇬 2. 🇪🇺 3. 🇮🇩 Top 3 exporters: 1. 🇷🇺 2. 🇨🇦 3. 🇪🇺 The EU, being top three in each, really highlights the importance of wheat trade for our food system. (stats: @USDA)