France maize crop condition in Grand Est: very poor
France maize crop condition in Grand Est: very poor stood at 7.49 % of area on Oct 11, 2026, according to FranceAgriMer – Céré'Obs, état des cultures de maïs grain (hebdomadaire). It is one of the indicators in the Crop conditions (Céré'Obs) table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Apr 5, 2015 to Oct 11, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Crop conditions (Céré'Obs) table
| Indicator | 11-10-2026 | 04-10-2026 | 27-09-2026 | 20-09-2026 | 13-09-2026 | 06-09-2026 | 30-08-2026 | 23-08-2026 | 16-08-2026 | 09-08-2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Est | |||||||||||
| Very poor | 7.49 | 7.49 | 7.49 | 7.49 | 7.49 | 7.49 | 7.49 | 6.85 | 6.85 | 5.35 | |
| Poor | 34.76 | 34.76 | 34.76 | 34.76 | 34.76 | 34.2 | 33.65 | 31.74 | 29.99 | 29.18 |
Understanding france maize crop condition in Grand Est: very poor
The regional data series calculates the proportion of grain maize farmland experiencing severe, irreversible crop distress in this specific geographical zone. Observers evaluate physical indicators such as extreme wilting, plant loss, and structural failure to classify damaged parcels into this critical bracket. The metric isolates total crop write-offs from moderate stress categories and healthier crop tiers tracked across sibling rows.
Interpreting the statistics requires assessing figures against the backdrop of local seasonal weather cycles and historical norms for the same period. Analysts should prioritize year-on-year evaluations over sequential weekly comparisons to properly gauge the severity of agricultural degradation. Overinterpreting localized weather events as statewide catastrophic failure is a common analytical pitfall when reviewing regional distress data.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific criteria place acreage into this critical distress category?
- Fields are assigned here when physical assessments reveal severe wilting, structural damage, and total crop failure.
- Why are year-on-year comparisons preferred over sequential weekly reviews?
- Seasonal crop development follows strict biological timelines, making historical benchmarks essential for accurate context.
- Does a spike in local severe distress indicate a broader national crisis?
- Not necessarily, as agricultural shocks can remain concentrated within isolated micro-climates or soil types.