BULGARIA (2 June)
Prospects for the winter grain crops are poor following reduced and late planting, and unfavourable winter weather, which led to higher than normal estimated levels of winterkill. Wheat production is forecast at just 2.4 million tonnes compared to 3.6 million tonnes last year. Similarly, the winter barley crop is also expected to be significantly reduced to about 520 000 tonnes (2002:1.1 million tonnes).