Cereal and oilseed rape harvest: final estimates - 2012

1. Introduction

This publication contains final estimates of the 2012 cereal and oilseed rape harvest with commentary and graphics on longer term trends and regional production. These final harvest estimates update the first estimates published in October.

The statistics are used by government to form, monitor and evaluate policy, and to assess the economic well-being of the cereal sector. The government also uses these results to meet the requirements of Statistical Regulations of the European Commission.

Chart 1 - Cereal Production Trends: 1993 to 2012