PARIS, Oct 18 (Reuters) - This year's grain maize crop in France, by far the European Union's largest producer, is set to reach 13.1 million metric tons based on a yield up more than 20% on last ...

PARIS, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Good growing conditions will push this year's grain maize crop in France, the European Union's largest producer, above the five-year average despite farmers turning away from ...

With yields approaching 10t/ha and gross margins currently exceeding those of wheat, grain maize can be a profitable break crop. However, the crop does have its challenges and requires good drying ...

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