Evonik has released its ‘Europe Raw Material Crop Report 2017.' Using analyses from 5,725 samples of common European crop varieties collected from across 16 countries, the compilation contains the key data on crops from across the continent. In this latest edition, information about the harvest reports from the two Nordic countries of Sweden and Finland have been included for the first time.

“For composing a well-balanced feed it is crucial to know the exact protein content of every single raw material”, said Dr. Emmanuel Auer, head of Animal Nutrition Business Line of Evonik. “As these protein contents can vary wildly from year-to-year, especially on a more localized, regional basis, our annual reports help provide the industry with this valuable insight and data."

In 2017, for example, the 11.6 percent European average protein content is comparable to 2016’s 11.5 percent. However,  in Spain it is clear to see that there is a difference of around 1.7 percent points when comparing the 2016 average crude protein levels in Spanish wheat (10.8 percent), to the 2017 Spanish harvest average (12.5 percent).

To provide these detailed insights, Evonik started publishing its Europe Raw Material Crop Report in 2012. Since then, it has become more and more comprehensive each year. Today, it features more sample analyses, uses more analytical parameters and includes data from more countries in the 2017 report than before.

Copies of the latest report are now available from local Evonik sales teams.