Ukraine’s harvest surpasses 50 million tons
In Ukraine, Odessa Journal reported that Ukrainian farmers have harvested 50.94 million tons of crops, according to the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB).
Over the past week, the harvested area increased by 1.52 million hectares, while total production rose by 4.7 million tons. The average yield stood at 3.78 tons per hectare, compared with 3.87 tons per hectare a week earlier, according to the report.
Sunflower production has reached 7.44 million tons, with 3.44 million hectares harvested, representing 65.6% of the forecast area.
Soybean production has reached 2.56 million tons from 1.17 million hectares, or 72.8% of the forecast area. Weekly production increased by 670,400 tons, while the harvested area expanded by 317,400 hectares. The average yield is 2.19 tons per hectare.
Maize production has reached 3.49 million tons, with 589,400 hectares harvested, representing 12.9% of the forecast area, the report added.
Category: Food & Agriculture
