Large changes in main crop areas in the EU in 2008 - Issue number 59/2008 - Products Statistics in Focus
According to Eurostat estimates and the estimates submitted by the Member States in early June, the area under cereals will increase sharply (+5.7% in comparison with 2007) in response to the substantial world cereal demand. In contrast, rape seed and sugar beet areas decreased (-3.1 and -6.8%), but at different rates across Member States.
Additional information
Product code: KS-SF-08-059
Theme: Agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Collection: Statistics in Focus