Russia: We found out when Belarusian sunflower oil will appear on the shelves

Published Jul 21, 2022

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Belarus has seen a significant increase in the cultivation of sunflower seeds, with the planted area growing from 740 hectares in 2018 to 6,710 hectares in 2022, and yield increasing from 14.5 to 18.5 centners per hectare during the same period. This growth is attributed to climate change and increased farmer interest. However, the country's sunflower oil market is currently dominated by imports from Russia and Ukraine, with Belarus' production being only 1.2%. The Belarusian government recognizes the potential for increasing domestic production and improving the quality of sunflower seeds and oil. Challenges include the lack of an effective plant protection system and scaling-up technologies. The warmer climate and the positive experience gained so far suggest that Belarus could increase its share of the sunflower oil market, especially with the necessary support and improvements.

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Sunflower oil has always arrived on the shelves of our stores from neighboring countries. Can we produce this product ourselves? Let's figure it out with the experts. Climate & interest The Ministry of Agriculture and Food reported that the interest of farmers in sunflower seeds is growing. Four years ago, a little more than 740 hectares were sown with it, and in 2022 - already 6710. The yield has also risen: from 14.5 centners per hectare in 2018 to 18.5 - in 2021. Advances are associated with two factors: climate warming and increased interest among farmers. - The marginality of culture will grow - peasant farms and enterprises of other forms of ownership will provide the market with Belarusian sunflower seeds! - suggests Yuriy Zozulya, Deputy Head of the Crop Production Department of the Main Crop Production Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The ministry did not begin to give a forecast when this will happen. And the current successes of the Belarusians in the ...

Source: Oilworld