The European Commission's 30 October crop forecast left the EU sunflower seed estimate almost unchanged, with a roughly 1% downward revision. France was cut 7% and Croatia raised 12%, and the EU total remains 13% above last year.
In Ukraine, seed prices are too low for all farmers to complete harvesting.
A larger EU crop, with supply up 13% on last year, adds to oilseed availability and weighs on seed and meal prices. Low prices in Ukraine suggest farmers may hold or reduce plantings, which could tighten supply in later seasons.
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