The global cereal crops in 2014/2015 season might exceed 2 billion tonnes. Such forecast was presented by the International Grains Council (IGC) in a report published in January.

Climate type has considerable impact on the quantity and quality of yield, making it advisable to take a closer look at the annual rainfall and temperature while planning the crops. Also, depending on the latitude of the farm, particular kinds of cereals and cultivation methods prove the most suitable. Instead of monoculture, or planting a single crop, it is worthwhile to use the more innovative solutions.

Precision farming refers to the application of modern technologies and specialist agricultural procedures that involve the appropriate management of spacial and seasonal crop rotation, which is linked to all aspects of agricultural production. It aims at improving the quality and optimizing the output capacity, and is it connected with the use of new IT tools and GPS.

The end of the year provides an opportunity to sum up the situation on the market of agricultural products. 2014 brought bumper harvest in agriculture. This is not good news for the market, though, as increased supply pushed the prices of cereals down to such an extent that their purchasing price does not cover the production cost.

Soy is one of the most popular oilseeds cultivated by mankind. In 2014/2015 season, the Brazilians expect the largest harvest of soy in history.

The Central Statistical Office of Poland has published the first, preliminary data about the main crops cultivated on Polish farms and orchards in 2012. The forecast looks optimistic. Production of almost all kinds of plants – particularly fruits – has grown.