April Frosts in Ukraine Among the Strongest in Decades, Rapeseed Hit Hardest

Published 2025년 5월 5일

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In April, Ukraine faced two severe frost waves that caused extensive damage to agriculture, particularly affecting vegetable and berry crops, apricots, and other stone fruits. The frosts, marked by prolonged low temperatures, varied in impact across regions, with some experiencing up to 14 days of frost. While winter cereals were damaged, they are expected to recover if cool and moist conditions continue. However, rapeseed, which was in its flowering phase, was significantly affected. The article also highlights UkrAgroConsult's AgriSupp platform, which offers market intelligence for grains and oilseeds in the Black Sea and Danube markets.

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April was marked by two powerful waves of frost, among the most severe in recent decades, according to Tetyana Adamenko, head of the agrometeorology department at Ukraine’s Hydrometeorological Center. The frosts were dangerous not only due to low temperatures but also because of their prolonged impact. “During the first wave, which occurred against a backdrop of very low average daily temperatures, daytime temperatures in some regions did not rise above zero for two days,” Adamenko said. The second wave began on April 26. While daytime temperatures were warmer, nighttime temperatures dropped to critical levels. For instance, a weather station in Baryshivka, Kyiv Oblast, recorded -11°C at a height of 2 cm. “Frosts were widespread across Ukraine. In Rivne and Dnipro Oblasts, they lasted 10–12 days; in the south, up to 14 days. In Odesa Oblast, about 10 days, where vegetable and berry crops were damaged. The first wave affected apricots, while the second hit other stone fruits ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult