W13 Oat Update: Oats Sowing Gained Momentum in Russia and Ukraine as Farmers Embrace Early Planting

Published 2024년 4월 2일

In W13 in the oats landscape, in Russia's Poltava Oblast, the sowing campaign has progressed swiftly, with farmers planting 70 thousand ha of early cereals and initiating sugar beet sowing two weeks ahead of schedule. Meanwhile, across various regions of Ukraine, including Odessa, Ternopil, Poltava, Khmelnytskyi, and Mykolayiv, spring crops sowing, particularly oats, commenced, totaling 28.7 thousand ha. Additionally, in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, agricultural producers have commenced sowing early grain and leguminous crops, with oats covering 0.3 thousand ha, contributing to the projected area of 331 thousand ha for spring crops in 2024.

Sowing Campaign Picks Up Pace in Poltava Oblast

In Poltava Oblast, Russia, the sowing campaign has advanced swiftly, with farmers planting 70 thousand hectares (ha) of early cereals during W13, encompassing wheat, barley, oats, and peas. Moreover, the region's farmers initiated sugar beet sowing two weeks ahead of schedule, with 10 thousand ha of land currently allocated for sugar beet cultivation.

Sowing of Spring Crops, Including Oats, Commenced Across Ukraine's Regions

As of March 29, 2024, the sowing of spring crops, including oats, commenced across all regions of Ukraine. In total, 28.7 thousand ha of oats were sown. The distribution of oats sowing is 1.5 thousand ha in Odessa, 1.1 thousand ha in Ternopil Oblast, 2.3 thousand ha in Poltava Oblast, 0.5 thousand ha in Khmelnytskyi region, and 0.5 thousand ha in Mykolaiv region.

Sowing of Early Grain and Leguminous Crops Underway in Ukrainian Districts

As of March 28, 2024, agricultural producers in Okhtyrka, Rome, and Sumy districts of Ukraine have commenced sowing early grain and leguminous crops for the 2024 season. In Sumy Oblast, farmers have sown oats on an area of 300 ha. Overall, the projected area for spring grain and leguminous crops in 2024 is 331 thousand ha, including 5.6 thousand ha dedicated to oats.

Consumer Oats Prices in Poland Declined in Late Feb-24 to Mar-24

Between February 26 and March 3, 2024, consumer oats in Poland were purchased on average at USD 249.90 per metric ton (mt), reflecting a 4% week-on-week (WoW) decrease and a 2.5% month-on-month (MoM) decrease. Additionally, the price of oats was 14.5% lower year-on-year (YoY).