Flaxseed: crop damages reported in Kazakhstan

October 22, 2019 at 2:26 PM , Der AUDITOR
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NUR-SULTAN/WARSAW. The market prices for flaxseed from Kazakhstan vary greatly. In addition, the reports on the crop are highly contradictive. Some market players are even reckoning with crop losses of 75%.

Harvest delays and crop damages

Reports unanimously state that the harvest has been delayed considerably. Rain and snow, especially in the northern parts of the country, have interrupted harvesting for several weeks. As far as the quality and size of the crop are concerned, however, the statements differ notably. Some market players are reckoning that as much as 75% of the crop have been lost that the exporters had to cancel contracts. Reports, in addtion, state that the adverse weather conditions have caused optical changes, meaning that the seeds are now relativel

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