Turkey: Grain and Feed Update

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   TU2021-0028

Unexpectedly dry weather conditions in Turkey between April and June in many regions led to lower wheat and barley production forecasts for MY 2021/22. The wheat production forecast is 16.5 MMT, barley production forecast is 4.5 MMT. Planting for the first corn crop finished and production is forecast at 6.8 MMT. The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) opened tenders for about 1.5 MMT of wheat and barley in June and July.

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