date:Oct 17, 2012
d the UK down 20to 25%, France and the Netherlands down 10 to 15% on forecastsdue to problems with drilling earlier this season, and generallylower yields.
UK brassica (cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts) crops arein short supply as the fresh market takes up the volumes, androot crops are smaller than average years. Germany and Polandreport normal harvests.
In addition to industry concerns over quantities, the sector'sprospects for next year are subdued as exceptionally high cerealprice