Harvesting of Sunflowers and Corn Continues in Poltava Region: Farmers Set New Records

Farmers in Poltava region are actively conducting the harvesting campaign, demonstrating high yields of key crops for the season.

This is reported by AgroReview

Harvesting Results in Poltava Region

As of the end of September, farmers in Poltava region have already harvested significant volumes of major agricultural crops. In particular, they have harvested 768 thousand tons of sunflowers, 267.8 thousand tons of corn, 257.8 thousand tons of soybeans, 85.2 thousand tons of sugar beets, 6 thousand tons of millet, and 0.8 thousand tons of buckwheat. These results indicate the effectiveness of the agricultural technologies being implemented in the region and the high productivity of local agricultural producers.

Sowing Campaign and Nationwide Indicators

Alongside the harvesting, the sowing campaign for winter crops is underway, involving local farming enterprises. The region is actively sowing winter wheat, barley, rye, and rapeseed. Nationwide, over 30.4 million tons of grain crops have already been harvested, which accounts for 63% of the total area planted with these crops.

“Our agricultural producers work without weekends. We thank everyone who works daily in the fields to provide food for Poltava and the country,” noted Volodymyr Kogut.

This dedication to work allows the region not only to strengthen its own food potential but also to make a significant contribution to the food security of the entire Ukraine.