Winter barley and oilseed rape yields were well down on the average of the past five years, while winter wheat and spring barley crops faired better, according to the final estimate of 2016 harvest yields by crop consultant Adas. Yields of winter barley were 11-17% lower and oilseed rape down 10-13%, while winter wheat and spring barley largely matched five-year average yields. See also: UK wheat harvest down 12%, barley off 10%, Defra estimates The lack of sunshine in June has […]
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