Updated crop yield forecasts for 2006 and analysis of drought effects

This Memorandum provides additional information, maps and graphs related to IP/06/1097 on the forecast of cereal production and the impacts of drought. During the agricultural season, the Commission_s Directorate General Joint Research Centre (DG JRC) regularly issues forecasts for the main crop yields and produces analyses of the impact of weather conditions on crop production. These are based on advanced methodologies using satellite remote sensing and mathematical models which simulate crop growth.

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