As of September 1, Ukrainian farmers harvested 38.4 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops from an area of 9.68 million hectares (63% of the forecast).
According to a report on the website of the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture, 29,800 tonnes of millet were threshed from an area of 15,900 hectares (11%), 221,500 tonnes of sunflower from an area of 150,000 hectares (2%).
Harvesting of crops such as wheat, barley, peas and canola has been completed.
In addition, according to the ministry, the harvesting of buckwheat has begun in six regions, which has already harvested 19,700 tonnes from an area of 11,290 hectares.
In general, Ukrainian agricultural producers have already harvested 41.2 million tonnes of basic crops from an area of 10.94 million hectares.
“According to the Ukrainian Weather Center, due to dry weather in Ukraine, moisture in the soil is insufficient, which has a direct impact on crop yields. However, thanks to the May precipitation, the forecast volume of the harvest remains optimal both for domestic consumption and for export to foreign markets,” the Economy Ministry said.
