Vysotskyi: oil crops will become a priority in Ukraine
9.01.2023 - 13:00
In 2023, the sown areas of Ukraine will be reoriented from cereals to oil crops.
“Regarding sown areas, there will be a reorientation. Priority will be given to oil crops. The yield per hectare of oilseeds is lower, because the gross harvest in weight is less, but the cost is 2-2.5 times higher compared to grain crops,” Ukrinform quotes First Deputy Minister of Agricultural Policy Taras Vysotskyi.
According to Vysotskyi, in addition to rapeseed, the areas will be sown with soybeans and sunflowers. The total amount harvested will be 10-15% less, but will be compensated by the higher cost.
He also emphasized that oil crops in Ukraine are export-oriented.
In general, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine expects that during the 2023 spring sowing campaign, Ukrainian farmers will reduce the sown area by at least 20% compared to 2021.
