In Ukraine, 76% of sunflower areas and 62% of soybeans have already been harvested, but only 21% of corn.

Dry weather in Ukraine this week has allowed farmers to increase the pace of harvesting late crops. Sunflower yield is 10% lower than last year, while the yield of other crops is within the range of last season. According to the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture, as of October 16, Ukraine has harvested 34.739 million tons of cereals and legumes from 7.98 million hectares (70% of the planned area) with an average yield of 4.35 tons per hectare, while last year as of October 17, 42.806 million tons of cereals and legumes were harvested from 9.428 million hectares or 85% of the area with an average yield of 4.54 tons per hectare. Currently, the following late crops have been harvested: In addition, as of the specified date, 4.72 million tons of sugar beets have been harvested from 90 thousand hectares or 46% of the area with an average yield of 52.4 tons per hectare. According to the State Customs Service of Ukraine, in the 2025/26 marketing year (as of October 17), ...