Sunflower area in Ukraine will grow by up to 20%

In 2026 in Ukraine, and in the south in particular, sunflower plantings are expected to grow by an average of 5-20% due to the crop's high economic efficiency and the need to maintain farm profitability.

This opinion was voiced in a conversation with AgroPortal.ua by the agri-technology development manager for the Southern region of LNZ Group, Oleksandr Kotyhora.

He added that despite the risks of violating crop rotation, farmers, in particular in the south, choose sunflower as a reliable crop because of its stable demand.

"Sunflower remains one of the most profitable oilseed crops. Its cultivation is also dictated by security risks. In the event of a field being damaged as a result of shelling, the losses from losing sunflower will be smaller than wheat or flax," noted Oleksandr Kotyhora.

He noted that this winter there is quite good soil moistening and sufficient precipitation, so sunflower remains a priority. The growth of areas under high-oleic sunflower inclusive is considered as a tool for supporting the economy of agricultural enterprises under conditions of financial pressure.

Source: agroportal.ua