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Delayed Corn Harvest and Farmer Protests in France

France's corn harvest is significantly behind schedule due to persistent rain, impacting farmer profits despite a predicted increase in production. The FNSEA is organizing a protest.

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Arthur Portier

How does the cost of drying affect farmers' profits?: Wet corn requires drying before sale, adding \u20ac50-60 per ton to the cost and reducing farmer profitability. This cost of drying is a significant factor impacting the final profit margins for farmers.
What is the current market price of corn, and what factors are affecting it?: The price of corn has dropped from \u20ac220 per ton in early October to \u20ac208 per ton currently, following the trend of other cereals. This decrease is due to financial institutions selling their cereal assets, leading to a downward market movement.
What action is the FNSEA planning, and what might encourage further participation?: The Federation Nationale des Syndicats d'Exploitants Agricoles (FNSEA) has called for a major mobilization from November 18th to 19th to address concerns about the corn harvest and market prices. The return of rain could further motivate participation.
What is the current status of the corn harvest in France compared to previous years?: As of November 11th, only 70% of the corn harvest was complete in France, significantly behind the almost-complete harvest at the same time in 2023. This delay is attributed to persistent rain disrupting the harvest schedule.
What is the ministry's prediction for corn production this year, and how does it vary geographically?: The French Ministry of Agriculture anticipates a corn production of 14.6 million tons, a 10% increase compared to the five-year average. However, yields vary significantly across departments, with non-irrigated corn benefiting most from the rainfall and the Center and East regions showing the best results.

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