W14 Oat Update: Ukraine Sowed 38.4% of Planned Oats Area by April 4, Spain Saw Decline in Oats Imports for the 2023/24 Season

Published 2024년 4월 9일

Ukraine has sown 852.1 thousand ha oats as of April 4, covering 62.4 thousand ha, representing 38.4% of the planned 162.7 thousand ha. Spain experienced a 7.5% YoY increase in cereal imports during the 2023/24 marketing campaign, with oats declining 12% YoY, totaling 28 thousand mt. In Türkiye's Ardahan province, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry distributed 181 mt of barley and oat seeds to 362 producers as part of a program to boost agricultural production. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall in Mar-24 in Australia's Queensland state has raised soil moisture levels, fostering optimism among farmers for a successful winter crop season, potentially leading to increased fava beans, oats, wheat, and chickpeas plantings.

Ukraine's Oat Sowing Advanced 38.4% As of April 4, 2024

According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, Ukraine has sown 852.1 thousand hectares (ha) as of April 4, which accounts for 15.2% of the planned area of 5.601 million ha, with spring grain and leguminous crops. Specifically, oats cover 62.4 thousand ha, representing 38.4% of the planned area of 162.7 thousand ha.

Spain's Cereal Imports Rise, Oats Declined in 2023/24 Campaign

Spain experienced a 7.5% year-on-year (YoY) increase in cereal imports during the 2023/24 cereal marketing campaign. This increase was particularly notable for common wheat, durum wheat, and rye sourced from third countries. Conversely, imports of corn, barley, and oats decreased during this period, with oats experiencing a notable decline of 12% YoY, totaling 28 thousand metric tons (mt).

Türkiye Boosts Agriculture with Barley and Oat Seed Distribution

To boost agricultural production in Ardahan, Türkiye, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry distributed 181 mt of barley and oat seeds to 362 producers. This initiative was part of a program organized at the Caucasian Bee Production, Training, and Gene Center Directorate to develop agriculture. The seeds were distributed to farmers in the city center and five districts, with plans to plant them across an area of 7.24 ha. The Deputy Governor highlighted the importance of this seed support for production, aiming to enhance sustainability and economic profitability in agricultural enterprises by promoting barley and oat production with certified seeds in Ardahan.

Heavy Rainfall Boosts Soil Moisture in Queensland, Australia, for the Winter Crop Season

Recent heavy rainfall in Mar-24 significantly improved soil moisture levels across Australia's Queensland state, particularly in the Maranoa and western Darling Downs regions. This surplus of rain has generated optimism among farmers for a promising winter crop season. The rainfall exceeding monthly long-term averages is forecasted to increase fava beans, oats, wheat, and chickpeas plantings.