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Building on its geographical location and strong industrial base, the Czech Republic has an open, export-driven economy, highly integrated in global trade.

There are no significant changes in 2020 to the agricultural biotechnology situation in the Czech Republic.

African Swine Fever, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, and COVID-19 in mink outbreaks in Europe are edging closer to the Czech border.

The harvest of grains and rapeseed in the Czech Republic ended in the first week of September. Estimates are optimistic that the production of grains will reach above the 10-year average.

The Czech tourism and hotel/restaurant industries have been significantly impacted in both the near and long-term as a result of COVID-19 restriction measures.

The drought in the Czech Republic is described as the worst in 500 years. Water deficit in rivers and soil reached high levels very early in the year.

Milled rice production for MY 2020/21 is projected at 1.4 million metric tons (MMT). Post projects MY 2020/21 imports at 1.3 MMT, unchanged from the MY 2019/20 estimate.

A newly released plan from the Czech government outlines a gradual reopening of shops and services under strict hygiene conditions, between April 20 and June 8.

Post forecasts market year (MY) 2020/21 cotton fiber production at a record for a third consecutive year, at 1.0 million bales (480 lb.).

In the Czech Republic, this year’s vegetable harvest will require approximately 4,000 additional seasonal workers; fruit growers will need more than 10,000 workers.

The Czech government approved an additional increase 4.3 billion CZK ($174 million) in agricultural subsidies to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on Czech farmers.

EU-27+UK chicken meat production is expected to increase slightly again in 2020 driven by both domestic and export demand.