Rain and warmer temperatures in southern
Ukraine melted snow that fell last week leaving already struggling
crops vulnerable and exposed to low temperatures.
Forecast are indicating low temperatures
towards the end of next week with only light snow on offer which will not provide much in the
way of protection.
Current winter wheat conditions in eastern
Ukraine is being described as not good and daily temperature fluctuations are
giving wheat yield and quality a hard time.
Further south and farmers are putting about 70% of wheat is in good condition with replanting’s possibly at 20% and winter wheat production down 20-40% on last year.
Farmers are talking of replanting with sunflower and corn rather than
spring cereals but cash flow issues will dictate what can actually be planted.
I haven’t yet had it confirmed but I believe
it is a similar situation in parts of southern Russia with warmer weather and rain melting snow although crops there are
in a better condition and will be able to withstand all colder weather better.