Hungary's maize crop could exceed forecasts as cool, rainy weather has benefited the crop, business daily Napi Gazdasag said citing grain association officials.
The total maize crop is seen reaching 9 million tonnes, up from last year's 8.9 million tonnes and above the association's mid-July estimate for 8.2 million tonnes.
The nine million tonne figure would also be at the upper end of the agriculture ministry's 8.5-9 million tonne estimate from August 5.
The ministry said around 2.5 million tonnes of maize will be offered up from European Union intervention.