Grain crop conditions in France worsen due to dry weather.

Grain crop conditions in France worsened last week, according to a survey by… FranceAgriMer Released this Thursday (30). As of April 27, 81% of soft wheat crops were classified as good or excellent, down from 83% the previous week, but still above the 74% recorded in the same period of 2025. Analysts point out that the persistent dry weather in several regions of Europe may begin to affect the productive potential, especially with the approach of the flowering phase, when the water demand of the crops increases. Despite the scenario, rain is forecast in several French regions over the weekend and the beginning of next week, which may alleviate some of the concerns. In the case of corn, the planting pace remains accelerated. Producers had already sown 73% of the planned area, a significant advance compared to 56% the previous week and 60% observed in the same period last year.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.