FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 04/02 - HUNGARY (3 April)
Latest estimates point to a lower winter grain area despite generally favourable weather conditions for planting last autumn and lower output is expected. The decrease is largely in response to low prices as a result of abundant stocks following last year’s good harvests. The winter wheat area is estimated at 1.1 million hectares (2001: 1.2 million hectares), and that of winter barley at 220 000 hectares (2001: 370 000 hectares). Weather conditions remain generally favourable as of late March although more rainfall would be beneficial in southern parts of the country.