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This monitoring period covers the harvest of winter wheat in July and August, closely followed by the harvest of spring wheat.  Maize harvest started in September.  The sowing of winter wheat started in October and will be completed in November. CropWatch agro-climatic indicators showed above-average temperatures over the period (TEMP +2.4°C). Temperatures surpassed the 15-year maximum during several periods execpt in late September. RAIN was significantly lower than the average (RAIN -19%), especially in July and early August, which continued the trend of below-average precipitation observed during of the previous monitoring period. Sunshine was higher than the average (RADPAR +9%). Due to unfavorable rainfall and the relatively warm temperature conditions, the biomass production potential (BIOMSS) is estimated to have decreased by 4% nationwide compared to the 15-year average. Cropping intensity was slightly below average by 1%. The national-scale NDVI development graph shows that the NDVI values were also significantly below the trend of the 5-year average, but reached close to average values in early October. The spatial distribution of maximum VCI (VCIx) across the country reached 0.80. CALF decreased by 1%. Overall, persistent drought and warmer-than-usual temperatures during the summer season caused unfavorable growth conditions for all of France's agricultural regions.

Regional analysis

Considering cropping systems, climatic zones and topographic conditions, additional sub-national details are provided for eight agro-ecological zones. They are identified on the maps by the following numbers: (78) Northern barley region, (82) Mixed maize/barley and rapeseed zone from the Center to the Atlantic Ocean, (79) Maize-barley and livestock zone along the English Channel, (80) Rapeseed zone of eastern France, (75) Massif Central dry zone, (81) Southwestern maize zone, (76) Eastern Alpes region and (77) the Mediterranean zone.

In the Northern barley region, warmer (TEMP +2.2°C) and sunnier (RADPAR +14%) weather was observed while RAIN was far below average (RAIN -31%) over the monitoring period. The BIOMSS also decreased by 11% when compared to the 15-year average. The CALF was at the average level, and VCIx was relatively low at 0.73. Cropping intensity increased by 4%. Crop condition development based on NDVI for this region was below the 5-year average, only close to the average level in early October.

In the Mixed maize/barley and rapeseed zone from the Center to the Atlantic Ocean, warmer (TEMP +2.6°C), sunnier (RADPAR +10%) but drier (RAIN -18%) conditions were observed during the monitoring period. BIOMSS was at the average level, but the NDVI profile showed the regional crop conditions were lower than average levels except in early October, when it was above the average. Cropping intensity was higher than the average level by 4%. The CALF decreased by 1%, and VCIx was 0.80.

In the Maize-barley and livestock zone along the English Channel, TEMP and RADPAR were above average by 2.3°C and 12%. RAIN was lower than the average (-15%). BIOMSS decreased by 4%. Cropping intensity increased by 8%. CALF was average and VCIx was 0.80. The regional NDVI profile also presented an overall lower-than-average trend, but was close to average levels in early October.

In the Rapeseed zone of eastern France, the NDVI profile showed great fluctuation during the monitoring period. It was below average in July and August and then above average in September and October. Overall, RAIN in this period was 27% lower than the 15-year average, while TEMP increased by 2.2°C and RADPAR by 13%. BIOMSS was about 9% lower than average, while CALF was at the average level, and VCIx was 0.87. Cropping intensity was lower than the average level by 1%.

In the Massif Central dry zone, TEMP and RADPAR were 2.3°C and 10% higher than the average, respectively, while RAIN decreased by 19%. CALF was at the average level. Cropping intensity decreased by 3%. The VCIx was relatively high at 0.88 and BIOMSS decreased by 4%. Crop conditions of this region based on the NDVI profile were close to the average trend in July and dropped to below-average levels in August, but improved to average levels in September and October.

The Southwestern maize zone is one of the major irrigated regions in France. The regional NDVI profile presented a below-average trend during the whole monitoring period. The VCIx was low (0.75). BIOMSS was 8% lower than average. CALF had decreased by 2%. Cropping intensity was below the average by 10%. RAIN in the period was below average (RAIN -24%), while TEMP was 2.4°C higher than average, and RADPAR increased by 6%.

In the Eastern Alpes region, the NDVI profile presented a below-average and then above- average trend. RAIN in the region was 10% lower than average, while TEMP was higher than average (+2.1°C) and RADPAR was 7% higher than the 15YA. BIOMSS was at the 15-year average. Cropping intensity was 5% lower than average. VCIx for the region was recorded at 0.83 and CALF was at the average level.

The Mediterranean zone also indicated an overall below-average NDVI profile, but it improved to average levels in late September and early October. The region recorded a relatively low VCIx (0.75). RADPAR (+ 2%) and TEMP (+3°C) were above average, while RAIN was lower than average (-11%). Cropping intensity decreased by 6%. BIOMSS increased by 5% and CALF slightly decreased by 1%.

Figure 3.5 France’s crop condition, July - October 2022

(a). Phenology of major crops

(b) Crop condition development graph based on NDVI                                                              

(c)  Maximum VCI


(d) Spatial NDVI patterns compared to 5YA                                    (e) NDVI profiles

(f) Rainfall profiles                                                                                                                      

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(g) Temperature profiles

(h) Crop condition development graph based on NDVI (Northern barley region (left) and Mixed maize, Barley and Rapeseed zone (right))

(i) Crop condition development graph based on NDVI (Maize, barley and livestock zone (left) and Rapeseed zone (right))

 

(j) Crop condition development graph based on NDVI (Dry Massif Central zone (left) and Southwest maize zone (right))

(k) Crop condition development graph based on NDVI (Eastern Alpes region (left) and Mediterranean zone (right))


Table 3.1 France’s agroclimatic indicators by sub-national regions, current season’s values and departure from 15YA, July - October 2022

Region

RAIN

TEMP

RADPAR

BIOMSS

Current (mm)

Departure (%)

Current (°C)

Departure (°C)

Current (MJ/m2)

Departure (%)

Current (gDM/m2)

Departure (%)

Northern Barley zone

199

-31

17.7

2.2

976

14

663

-11

Mixed maize/barley and rapeseed zone from the Centre to the Atlantic Ocean

206

-18

19.2

2.6

1044

10

706

0

Maize barley and livestock zone along the English   Channel

229

-15

17.7

2.3

971

12

685

-4

Rapeseed zone of eastern France

262

-27

17.3

2.2

1059

13

731

-9

Massif Central Dry zone

255

-19

17.3

2.3

1127

10

763

-4

Southwest maize zone

227

-24

19.1

2.4

1133

6

724

-8

Alpes region

391

-10

16.5

2.1

1148

7

851

0

Mediterranean zone

258

-11

19.6

3

1182

2

762

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 Table 3.2 France’s agronomic indicators by sub-national regions, current season’s values and departure from 5YA, July - October 2022

Region

Cropped arable land fraction

Cropping intensity

Maximum VCI

Current (%)

Departure (%)

Current (%)

Departure (%)

Current

Northern Barley zone

99

0

117

4

0.73

Mixed maize/barley and rapessed zone from the Centre   to the Atlantic Ocean

98

-1

109

4

0.80

Maize barley and livestock zone along the English   Channel

100

0

125

8

0.80

Rapeseed zone of eastern France

100

0

105

-1

0.87

Massif Central Dry zone

100

0

101

-3

0.88

Southwest maize zone

98

-2

95

-10

0.75

Alpes region

98

0

100

-5

0.83

Mediterranean zone

93

-1

106

-6

0.75