The main reason for the reduction of grain production in the Ministry of the old quarter called the adverse weather conditions prevailing in the last few months. The Agency reported that excessive rain and lack of sunlight led to the deterioration of the crops in the Northern regions of the country. Meanwhile, in the South-Eastern regions of France showed a strong drought. As a result, the yield of French wheat in 2016 has significantly decreased.

So, according to the Ministry of agriculture of France, the average yield of soft grain currently stands at about 70.7 kg/ha compared to 79,3 kg/ha in 2015. Despite the extension of the cultivated area in the current year to 70 thousand hectares (up to 5.23 million hectares), this measure has not led to an increase in gross grain harvest.

Data analysts ODA significantly differ from the official forecasts of the Ministry. The experts lowered its forecast for wheat production in France by 3 million tons to 32 million tons, which is the minimum mark for the last 9 years.