News

Due to this year's drought, the yield will decrease by 20-40% in Ukraine

Maize (Corn)
Sunflower Seed
Canola Seed & Rapeseed
Wheat
Ukraine
Published Aug 11, 2022

Tridge summary

Inadequate soil moisture, due to the lack of precipitation and the highest temperatures during the summer months, caused the deterioration of the conditions for the formation of the crop, which can decrease by 20-40%, depending on the region. This is evidenced by a survey of farmers participating in the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council (VAR). There is a catastrophic lack of moisture in Vinnytsia.

Original content

Insufficient soil moisture, due to the lack of precipitation and the highest temperatures during the summer months, caused the deterioration of the conditions for the formation of the crop, which can decrease by 20-40%, depending on the region. This is evidenced by a survey of farmers participating in the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council (VAR). There is a catastrophic lack of moisture in Vinnytsia. Andriy Kapritsa, head of Flora A.A. FG, which is engaged in the cultivation of grain and oil crops, says: "For a long time, the drought is strongly reflected in corn and sunflower crops. Due to insufficient soil moisture, we cannot start sowing winter rapeseed. There is a catastrophic lack of moisture, there has been no rain in our fields for more than a month. It can be predicted that the reduction of the harvest of corn and sunflower will amount to at least 30%, in some areas - 40%. We usually sow rapeseed at the end of August, but due to weather conditions, we are forced to postpone ...
Source: Agravery
By clicking “Accept Cookies,” I agree to provide cookies for statistical and personalized preference purposes. To learn more about our cookies, please read our Privacy Policy.