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Weather conditions in late March and April—warm, dry, and punctuated by scattered showers of varying intensity depending on the region—were generally very favorable for the planting of summer crops (corn, sunflowers, sorghum, soybeans), which has been taking place over the past few weeks. Here, at the beginning of May, is an initial update on the progress of planting as well as the physiological and health status of crops in Occitanie and the former Aquitaine region.

Green light for grain legumes in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The crops have established themselves successfully, with uniform stands and satisfactory root development. At this stage, pests remain generally well controlled by beneficial insects, and disease incidence remains low.