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FAS Sofia expects Bulgarian oilseed production to rebound in marketing year (MY) 2021/22.

Following the conclusion of Bulgaria’s MY 2020/21 sunflower harvest in late October, the Ministry of Agriculture (MinAg) reported lower than expected yields and production.

Following the conclusion of Bulgaria’s rapeseed harvest in late July, Ministry of Agriculture (MinAg) and industry reports indicate lower than expected yields and production.

Bulgarian rapeseed production in marketing year (MY) 2020/21 is forecast lower at 300,000 metric tons (MT), an all-time low.

Bulgarian oilseed prospects for MY 2020/21 remain unclear. The rapeseed crop may hit an all-time low, although Bulgarian sunflower production is expected to surpass last year.

Post forecasts a decline in Bulgaria’s rapeseed area planted and production in marketing year (MY) 2020/21 due to dry fall planting conditions.

Post forecasts Bulgaria’s rapeseed area and yield in marketing year (MY) 2019/20 will be lower due to drought conditions during the 2018 fall planting season, followed by insufficient 2018/19....

Fall drought conditions led to a three-percent decline in winter rapeseed area planted and could reduce the yield potential for winter rapeseed in marketing year (MY) 2019/20.

The Government of Bulgaria (GOB) continues to oppose agricultural biotechnology and generally advocates for anti-biotech policies within the European Commission (EC).

Bulgaria’s rapeseed harvest commenced earlier than normal this year. About two percent of rapeseed area was harvested as of June 22.

Total EU oilseeds area and production in MY 2018/19 is forecast slightly upward due to increasing acreage of all three major oilseeds (rapeseed, soybean and sunflower).

The Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture (MinAg) increased its post-harvest estimate for rapeseed due to higher yields.