Estonia: In 2003 Estonian farmers harvested 528,200 tonnes of grains, which is by 3,500 tonnes more than the year before, Rosbalt agency informed with reference the Estonian department of statistics. In comparison with 2002 the farmers harvested more wheat and barley, but less rye. Thus, barley crop constituted 262,600 tonnes (249,400 tonnes in 2002). The grains were harvested from 255,200 hectares. Grain yield averaged 2.07 tonnes per hectare, with barley yield being 2.07 tonnes per hectare.

20 January, 2004