Ukrainian Agrarians Focus on Soybeans, Sunflowers, and Corn in 2025
Ukrainian agrarians are actively starting the planting campaign, which began in many regions of the country last week. In 2025, the main focus will be on crops such as sunflowers, soybeans, and corn, for which demand remains stable in global markets.
This is reported by AgroReview
Agrarians’ Priorities
According to Dmitry Solomchuk, a member of parliament and member of the parliamentary Committee on Agricultural and Land Policy, “This year, agrarians will mostly bet on sunflowers because there is a crisis with vegetable oils in the world, and they are in short supply in the market, while we are among the top suppliers of oil globally. There will also be a significant amount of soy planted, as protein is needed. There is a demand for quality protein in the EU, both for animal feed and other consumption. Corn will be planted at about the same level as last season, as there is high demand for this crop in China. Large and medium-sized companies will handle this, while small agrarian companies will focus on vegetables and everyday products.”
Difficulties and Challenges
It is important to note that the success of the upcoming harvest depends on weather conditions. Ukrainian agrarians, especially in areas affected by the war, face significant difficulties due to a lack of equipment and funds for fertilizers. “In the affected regions and areas close to combat zones, there is a shortage of equipment and funds for pesticides and agrochemicals, so agrarians are reducing their use. This lowers yields, but on the other hand, it improves the quality of the products,” the deputy emphasized.
In his opinion, it is also important to shorten the distance between the farmer and the consumer to reduce speculative markups. “Agrarians who ensure domestic food security should have simpler and easier access to the shelves of our stores. Then the agrarian will receive a higher price, and the consumer will pay less, which will stabilize domestic food security,” he concluded.