France crop harvest: winter barley
France crop harvest: winter barley stood at 8,722.17 thousand tonnes in 2026, according to Eurostat – crop production in EU standard humidity (apro_cpsh1), French agricultural statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Agriculture: annual production and accounts table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2000 to 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Agriculture: annual production and accounts table
| Indicator | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley | 10,915.88 | 11,718.63 | 9,669.25 | 12,143.49 | 11,285.44 | 11,321.32 | 10,277.23 | 13,565.66 | 11,043 | 11,946.41 | |
| Winter barley | 8,722.17 | 8,257.95 | 6,867.94 | 9,582.14 | 8,378.07 | 8,119.81 | 6,439.54 | 9,140.08 | 8,045.97 | 8,978.3 | |
| Spring barley | 2,193.71 | 3,460.69 | 2,801.32 | 2,561.34 | 2,907.37 | 3,201.52 | 3,837.68 | 4,425.59 | 2,997.03 | 2,968.11 |
Understanding france crop harvest: winter barley
Quantifying the aggregate physical mass of winter-sown barley adjusted to standardized moisture parameters, this series isolates grains planted before the onset of colder months. The enumeration covers threshing output from designated fields while omitting spring-planted variants and forage-only green cuts. Distinguishing this specific cultivation timing separates it from alternative barley rows in the national register, reflecting distinct agronomic vulnerabilities, fertilization schedules, and maturation timelines dictated by the winter dormancy period.
Data users should note that early post-harvest estimates often rely on sample surveys that undergo methodological adjustments once administrative declarations from cooperative silos are fully processed. Because planting occurs months ahead of the harvest window, weather anomalies during both the winter establishment phase and early summer ripening generate sharp shifts that dwarf structural shifts. Comparing figures against spring-sown counterparts reveals substitution effects by farmers adjusting planting intentions based on weather windows, making single-season movements less informative than long-term productivity tracking.
Frequently asked questions
- How does winter-sown barley differ from spring varieties in this dataset?
- Winter barley is planted in the autumn and experiences a cold dormancy period, resulting in earlier maturation and distinct yield profiles compared to spring-sown crops.
- Are green harvests of winter barley included in this tonnage figure?
- No, the series strictly measures mature grain harvested for dry use, excluding green fodder.
- When do preliminary harvest estimates receive final confirmation?
- Initial figures are updated iteratively as administrative delivery data and post-harvest drying records are reconciled over subsequent months.