CROATIA (3 June)
Latest information indicate that aggregate cereal harvest this year estimated at just over 3 million tonnes is some 650 000 tonnes down on 2002 harvest. Maize harvest is forecast to drop to 2 million tonnes, which is some 500 000 tonnes lower than last year’s harvest. The tentative forecast for maize is based on relatively lower areas planted with maize and a late spring. However, much will depend on weather conditions and yields. Wheat harvest is estimated at 840 000 tonnes compared with 988 000 tonnes last year.