Strategie Grains sees 2008/09 EU grain output up 33.8MMT

Strategie Grains is forecasting 2008/09 EU27 grain production at 289mmt, up 33.8mmt from 2007/08's 255.2mmt.

Soft wheat output is seen at 128.5mmt, 15% up on last season's 111.6mmt.

An even bigger percentage increase comes in corn production which is seen 22% up in the coming season at 57.3mmt.

Barley production is seen at 61.5mmt, a 7% increase on 2008/08.