Ukraine: Grain and Feed Update
In 2016, wheat production remained close to the level of the previous year despite decreased production area under winter crop. Barley production slightly exceeded the previous year’s mark. Corn production is expected to be at least 10 percent higher compared to the previous year based on expanded production areas. All grains demonstrate higher yields as the result of favorable weather conditions. Wheat food consumption as well as feed consumption for all grains has been downscaled based on shrinking animal numbers, the difficult economic situation, and change in consumer preferences. Decreased domestic consumption and lower ending stocks for grains allowed for higher exports.Decreasing rye production opened the opportunity for imports of this crop for MY2015/16.
