Farmers thresh over 26 mln tonnes of new-crop grains and legumes from 49% of area – Agriculture Ministry
Ukrainian farmers had threshed 5.63 million hectares, or 49% of the forecast area, and harvested 26.13 million tonnes of new-crop grain as of Aug.
Ukrainian farmers have threshed over 26 million tonnes of new-crop grains and legumes from 49% of the forecast area, according to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food. Wheat led the harvest, with 19.74 million tonnes produced on 4.066 million hectares. Barley and peas also contributed significantly, with 5.68 million tonnes and 712,300 tonnes respectively.
The regions of Odesa, Kirovohrad, and Mykolaiv currently lead in early grain and legume harvest volumes, with each region harvesting significant amounts of wheat, barley, and peas. The highest grain yields were recorded in Khmelnytskyi, Ternopil, and Vinnytsia regions.
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