France maize crop progress: harvest area share
France maize crop progress: harvest area share stood at 92.14 % 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 Jan 11, 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 | |
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| Progress of the crop, share of the area reached | |||||||||||
| Harvest | 92.14 | 84.23 | 67.32 | 44.99 | 26.72 | 9.43 | 2.66 | 0.32 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sowing | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Understanding france maize crop progress: harvest area share
This dataset entry records the cumulative percentage of the total grain maize cultivation area where harvesting operations have been successfully finalized. It represents the terminal phase of the crop cycle, contrasting with the establishment, vegetative, and ripening stages tracked in all preceding rows. The numerator comprises acreage where combines have completed grain gathering, while the denominator remains the fixed total cultivated area established earlier in the season. Excluded from this measure are fields still standing or those abandoned due to extreme weather damage.
Seasonality shapes a pronounced upward trajectory during autumn, varying significantly depending on regional weather windows and soil bearing capacity. Comparing current progress against the historical average for the same calendar week provides the most accurate measure of campaign efficiency. Early harvest estimates are subject to revision as logistical bottlenecks or sudden precipitation events alter field accessibility. Analysts must avoid comparing harvest speed directly with yield volume, as rapid completion does not inherently indicate bumper production levels.
Frequently asked questions
- Does completion of harvest mean all grain is immediately ready for storage?
- Harvested grain often requires drying and cleaning at cooperative facilities before it can be safely stored long-term.
- How are unharvested fields due to severe weather handled?
- They remain outside the completed harvest share until the crop is physically gathered or officially written off by agricultural assessors.
- Why might harvest progress stall abruptly?
- Heavy autumn downpours create muddy field conditions that prevent heavy machinery from operating without damaging the soil.