Ukraine: Grain production in 2017 will reach 62 million tons

According to preliminary forecasts for 2017, the amount of cereals and legumes produced will reach 62 million tons, while the average yield will be 4.28 tons per hectare.

Such data was provided by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy.

The structure of grain production is as follows: according to preliminary estimates, wheat production will amount to 26 million tons, and the average yield will be 4.1 tons per hectare. According to preliminary estimates, the amount of corn will be slightly less – 25 million tons, while the average yield will be 5.6 tons per hectare. The third grain crop by quantity is barley. The volume of its production will amount to 8.3 million tons, and the average yield will be 3.31 tons per hectare. The following crops are rye – 0.49 million tons (average yield is 2.9 tons per hectare), oats – 0.48 million tons (average yield is 2.43 tons per hectare), buckwheat – 0.18 million tons (average yield is 1 ton per hectare), millet – 0.08 million tons (average yield is 1.5 tons per hectare), rice – 0.07 million tons (average yield is 5.53 tons per hectare).

Forecasts for the oil crop yield are as follows: according to preliminary estimates, sunflower production will amount to 11.6 million tons, and the average yield will be 1.96 tons per hectare. The amount of soy is estimated at 3.8 million tons, and the average yield is 1.93 tons per hectare. Also, it is planned to get 2.2 million tons of rapeseed with an average yield of 2.75 tons per hectare.

The forecast of grain production in Ukraine for 2017 will reach 62 million tons, according to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. This exceeds last year’s production level of 60 million tons. The leading grain crops are wheat, corn, barley and rapeseed.

Ukraine is one of the largest grain exporters in the world, and the growth of grain production will have a positive impact on the country’s economy. However, it is important not only to increase production, but also to work on improving the quality of grain, its packaging and transportation. This will increase the competitiveness of Ukrainian grain on the world market and increase exports.

In addition, increasing grain production in Ukraine will improve the country’s food security and reduce the need for grain imports.

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