Crop production

The Ukrainian corn market is gaining momentum amid renewed purchases by European Union countries, which are looking for stable volumes. At the same time, limited stocks and reduced acreage in leading producing countries are creating the potential for a shortage on the global market.

Every third agricultural producer in Ukraine has suffered harvest losses due to the wrong choice of variety or hybrid, or unsatisfactory seed quality.

Expectations of an increase in apple prices at the end of the season did not materialize, leading to financial losses for some producers.

A cold and prolonged spring, along with excessive soil waterlogging after winter snow, has led to a forced delay in the sowing campaign for spring crops, especially late ones.

Agricultural producers in Zakarpattia region have completed the sowing of early cereal crops and are continuing an active spring campaign to plant vegetables, potatoes and late crops.

Grain and legume stocks in Ukraine amounted to 15.68 million tonnes as of April 1, which is 5.3 million tonnes more than on April 1, 2025.

Ukraine may face a significant shortage of apricots and peaches in 2026 due to abnormal spring cold snaps that damaged a large share of the harvest.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its forecast for grain exports from Ukraine in 2025/26 MY.

World sunflower production in 2026/27 MY may reach a record 62-63 mln tonnes, which will significantly exceed 56.9 mln tonnes in the current season and the previous record of 59.4 mln tonnes in 2023/24 MY

Soil herbicides on corn are a key aspect in the system of weed protection. However, the use of insurance products is equally important: firstly, the base herbicide may not always provide 100% effectiveness due to natural and other reasons, and secondly, to control subsequent waves of weed germination.