Specialists from the agronomic service of the "Dibrivka" unit of "Yasni Zori" LLC, part of the Tekom Agro Group, conducted an inspection of sunflower crops in the Podilsk district of the Odessa region.
"August is an extremely important month in the development of sunflower. This is when the crop is completing its growing period, and the seeds are gaining weight. To achieve maximum yield and quality seeds, it is necessary to monitor the stages of ripening, if necessary, to protect against pests, and to determine the optimal harvest time," said the manager of the unit, Olga Shevchuk.
According to the line agronomist, Pavlo Hlushk, good baskets have formed in the fields of the unit, seed filling is occurring, and there is active accumulation of oil and nutrients.
"In August, moths and aphids usually become active. We grow Eurolightening hybrids, so we carefully monitor to timely protect the crops if necessary. Currently, no pests have been detected. At the same time, prolonged heat and lack of precipitation have led to a shortage..."