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.
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)
Cold and wet conditions delay spring sowing (16/04/2018)
Fairly good outlook in Morocco and Tunisia - Rain needed in Algeria (26/03/2018)
Overall, a fair start to the season (19/03/2018)
Frost tolerance remains weak (19/02/2018)