Oilseed rape crop estimates exceeded by 13 pct
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The oilseed rape crop so far totals 730,284 tonnes, exceeding by 13 pct the initial estimates of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR) of 646,059 tonnes.Romania could grow rape on around 500,000 hectares a year, this being one of the most important technical crops used for human consumption, animal feed, as well as for obtaining biodiesel.According to the Minister of Agriculture, although this year the drought has somewhat affected the rapeseed output, ...