Ukraine: grain harvest to reach 63 mln tonnes – Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation

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In the current year, the general grain harvest in Ukraine will total nearly 63 mln tonnes, declared Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation on August 6.

In particular, the wheat prodution will reach 25 mln tonnes, barley - 8 mln tonnes, corn - 28.5 mln tonnes, and other grains - 1.5 mln tonnes.

Taking into account the carry-over stocks, in 2015/16 MY the total supply of grains in Ukraine may reach 70-74 mln tonnes, which will completely cover the domestic consumption (24 mln tonnes), and form the export potential within the range of 36-40 mln tonnes, and the carry-over stocks for the new season at 9.5 mln tonnes.

As a reminder, on July 24 the Hydrometeorological Center increased their forecast of grain production in Ukraine in 2015 to 60.5 mln tonnes.

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