In 2019, the JRC MARS Bulletin will be published on the following dates: 21 January, 25 February, 18 March, 15 April, 20 May, 17 June, 22 July, 26 August, 16 September, 28 October, 25 November and 16 December.
Late but positive season
Improved yield outlook in southern Europe
Winter crops faring well in most of Europe;
Rain deficit impacts crops in Spain and South East
Mixed conditions, on average better for wheat than barley
More rain needed in southern Europe
Frost tolerance weakening; so far, no threat to winter crops expected
Continued mild winter
Mild start of winter
Poor emergence of winter cereals on dry soils
Yield forecast for all cereals slightly above average
Water deficit reduced yields
Weather improvements too late for crops
Favourable summer conditions
Fair yield outlook despite challenging weather conditions
Yield forecasts revised further downwards (27/08/2018)
Pasture conditions in northern Europe impacted by water stress
Positive cereal campaign in most of the Maghreb
Winter crop yield forecasts further down (23/07/2018)
Fair outlook despite late start of spring cereals
Drought concerns for southern Russia
Yield forecasts revised downwards
Limited impact of dry weather so far
Warm April accelerates crop development (22/05/2018)
Early flowering of winter crops (08/05/2018)