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Swedish grain harvest forecast predicts 5.9 million tons
The Swedish Board of Agriculture has released a new forecast predicting that this year's grain harvest will be slightly lower than last year's record. The harvest is expected to reach 5.9 million tons.
While this represents an average increase compared to the last five years, grain farmer Fredrik Andersson, an elected official for the Federation of Swedish Farmers, noted the difficulty in making precise assessments. He stated that even experienced farmers find it hard to determine the exact yield until the threshing process is complete and the results are weighed.
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Federation of Swedish Farmers · Fredrik Andersson · Swedish Board of Agriculture