Sunflower seeds: Europe loses importance

June 6, 2019 at 11:47 AM , Der AUDITOR
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SOFIA. The summer break is looming around the corner in Bulgaria and the Ministry of Agriculture has issued its estimates on acreage.

Rain-free days are needed

Sowing has so far been completed on 730,000 ha. Local rains are frequent. Although the plants are still profiting, the soil is already quite soaked in some places. A few dry, sunny days should remedy the situation.

Old crop stable with increasing tendencies

The farmgate prices for black in shells with a 96% purity remain stable. Bakery kernels are trading for 590-600 EUR/mt FCA. Supplies are, however, limited. In addition, many small and medium-sized hulling plants are preparing for the summer break, which they use for clean

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