Blue poppy seeds: Acreage may well be revised

June 18, 2019 at 2:34 PM , Der AUDITOR
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CHRUDIM/BUDAPEST. The weather in the Czech Republic is providing ideal conditions for the development of the plants. Meanwhile, the traders in Hungary are taking advantage of the fact that the new crop arrives around one month earlier.

 

Perfect conditions for a good crop

The new crop is currently trading below EUR 2.00/kg FCA Czech Republic. The plants are developing excellently and are in full bloom. Warm temperatures and occasional rain showers will most certainly provide ideal conditions for high yields.

Acreage has been estimated at 30,000 ha. Official figures do not, however, exist yet. The Czech Statistical Office will issue estimates in July. Market players even reckon that it is quite possible that Czech popp

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