FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 09/01 - CZECH REPUBLIC (10 September)
The 2001 cereal harvest in the Czech Republic is estimated to reach 7.2 million tonnes in 2001, about 12 percent up from last year and the largest crop since 1991. Increased plantings and generally favourable weather conditions through the growing season are the main reasons for the increase. However, the full impact of heavy rains and storms during the harvest period is not yet known and apart from some likely impact on the quality of this year’s grain crops the final output estimate may be reduced somewhat in the coming weeks.