Turkey Report Sharp Increases In Wheat/Barley Output
In contrast to most countries, where 2009/10 grain output is lower than 2008/09's record production, grain output in Turkey this year is seen sharply higher, due to increased plantings and favourable weather.
The Turkish Statistical Institute reports that the 2009 wheat crop in is up by 16% this year to 20.5 MMT (2008: 17.8 MMT). Barley production increased by an even greater amount, up 23% to 7.2 MMT (from 5.9 MMT), corn output was around unchanged at 4.3 MMT.
The Turkish Statistical Institute reports that the 2009 wheat crop in is up by 16% this year to 20.5 MMT (2008: 17.8 MMT). Barley production increased by an even greater amount, up 23% to 7.2 MMT (from 5.9 MMT), corn output was around unchanged at 4.3 MMT.