Farmers sow nearly 1M hectares as Ukraine’s spring planting gains momentum

Ukrainian agricultural producers have already sown 926,000 hectares of spring grains and pulses as of early April, with planting operations ongoing across all regions. Farmers have also begun sunflower sowing, marking steady progress in the 2025 spring planting campaign.

Key Crops and Sowing Progress

According to the latest data, the breakdown of sown areas includes:

• Barley: 551,800 hectares (leading crop)
• Spring wheat: 116,500 hectares
• Peas: 164,300 hectares
• Oats: 82,300 hectares
• Sunflower: 33,000 hectares (initial plantings)
• Sugar beet: 64,800 hectares
• Soybeans: 2,600 hectares

Leading Regions in Sowing

The most active regions so far are:

• Odesa Region: 92,300 ha (wheat – 5,800 ha, barley – 30,100 ha, peas – 51,900 ha)
• Ternopil Region: 87,400 ha (wheat – 14,000 ha, barley – 63,800 ha)
• Poltava Region: 83,200 ha (barley – 66,500 ha, peas – 9,400 ha)
• Mykolaiv Region: 73,600 ha (barley – 42,000 ha, peas – 26,500 ha)
• Vinnytsia Region: 72,600 ha (wheat – 11,500 ha, barley – 53,000 ha)

2025 Planting Strategy

Ukraine plans to sow a total of 5.7 million hectares of spring grains and pulses this year, matching last year’s figures. A notable shift in the crop structure is the 28% increase in spring wheat area, expected to reach 222,800 hectares, driven by strong demand from millers and exporters.

Farmers remain focused on maintaining stable production despite ongoing challenges, ensuring food security and export potential. The progress in early sowing indicates a strong start to the agricultural season, with further updates expected as fieldwork expands.