New
Transform your trade strategies with Market Brief, Tridge’s AI-powered market insights.

Farmers do not lose hope for a good harvest of winter grains

Published Jan 18, 2025

Tridge summary

Winter crops in several regions were not in the best condition going into winter and there is concern for the upcoming harvest. However, experts and farmers are optimistic, with the potential for a good or record harvest, as long as severe frosts are avoided. The Russian Grain Union's Arkady Zlochevsky notes that the melted snow has replenished soil moisture, but there are risks, especially with insufficient spring snow and potential returns of frosts. Unprofitability has led some regions not to sow winter crops, which could result in a decreased harvest compared to the year before. Weather conditions and lack of precipitation have affected the condition of the crops at wintering, with concerns about weed growth and rodent infestations. Warm weather and rain have provided some benefits but also raised concerns about damping off or freezing. Some farmers believe that an early harvest of winter crops may be possible if there is little snow throughout the winter.
Disclaimer: The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

Winter crops for this year's harvest in a number of regions went into the winter in not the best condition, and some farmers have noted a partial absence of shoots before wintering. At the same time, neither experts nor producers have given up hope of getting a relatively good, and perhaps even a record harvest. Many say that a winter without severe frosts is an important condition. Arkady Zlochevsky, President of the Russian Grain Union, notes that nothing critical has happened in connection with the fact that in mid-January it warmed up and the snow melted in a number of grain-producing regions. "The plants have resumed vegetation, and the melted snow has now replenished the moisture reserves in the soil. But since we do not know what spring will be like, there are certain risks," he commented to Agroinvestor. First of all, with insufficient snow in the spring, the soil usually dries out and lacks moisture. On the other hand, frosts may return. "But for winter crops without snow ...
Source: AgroInvestor
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.