Winter rapeseed sowing completed in Ukraine behind projected area

Growers in all regions of Ukraine have completed winter rapeseed planting on 1.13 million hectares, representing 94% of the forecast area, the Agriculture Ministry reports.

As of October 24, farms in Ukraine planted 4.98 million hectares of winter crops for the 2024 harvest, 78% of the projected area.

Sown areas by crops:

  • winter rapeseed 1.13 mln ha, 94%
  • winter wheat 3.45 mln ha, 79%
  • winter barley 322 thou. ha, 46%
  • winter rye 71 thou. ha, 88%

In the week of October 16-22, producers planted 506 thou. hectares of winter crops.

Winter wheat emerges in Continental Farmers Group's field. October 2023

For the 2023 harvest winter crops area in Ukraine totalled 5.7 mln ha. For 2024 it is projected at 6.34 mln ha.

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