Futures Close Report 21st November 18
EU plantings of oilseed rape are reported down year on year due to impact of low moisture conditions. French plantings are down circa 1/3 year on year, with around 1.1 million hectares planted. Germany winter rapeseed crops is also down approx. 18% on lat year at around 1 million hectares. For the UK planned area is thought to be around 545k hectares which would represent a 9% fall, if this is confirmed it would be the lowest since 2003.
Brazil soybean plantings reported at 82% complete