According to the first preliminary crop estimate from Tike, the grain crops to be harvest this autumn in Finland are smallest in ten years. The grain crops is estimated to be only 3.1 billion kilograms. The reduced area of land used for grain and the lower than average harvest yield will cause the grain crops remain up to 28% smaller than in 2009. The turnip rape crop will instead reach a record-breaking high. The anticipated crop is 68% higher than last year’s turnip rape crop. The next preliminary crop estimate will be published on 2 September.