Twenty-four percent less cereals grew compared to last year

KSH reported about decreasing cereal crop, in accordance with the previous forecasts.
Compared to 2008 a 24 percent occured, compared to the previous 5-year period, a 15 percent less cereal had been harvested this year.

This year's crop was 6 million tonnes, compared to last year’s 7.9 million tonnes, while the growing area (a total of 1.7 million hectares) has not changed. The most important cereal, that is grown in Hungary is wheat. 4.4 million tonnes were harvested in 2009, which is 1.2 million tonnes less or 22 percent less than last year. The poor yield is attributable to the adverse weather – reports Central Statistical Office.