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Blue poppy seeds: high demand

October 15, 2024 at 4:55 PM , Der AUDITOR
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CHRUDIM. The unofficial production estimates of market players are still more than satisfactory. However, the quality of the crop is said to have some shortcomings.

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Czech blue poppy seed traders are currently satisfied with the new season. The Czech Statistical Office estimates the 2024 poppy crop at a total of 27,500 mt, which corresponds to an increase of more than 50% compared to last year. Unofficial estimates by market players are now even talking about 28,000-30,000 mt.

As a result of the significantly better production result, prices have fallen massively year-on-year, which in turn is having a positive effect on demand, as market players report. Buying interest does not yet appear to b

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