This season wheat quality issues are particularly acute.
An increase in feed grain supply from the Black Sea countries is a characteristic feature of the current season. The growth of milling wheat share in Ukraine will be offset by increased feed wheat production in Russia and Kazakhstan.
Traditionally, Kazakhstan produces grain of highest quality compared to other Black Sea region countries. However, it turned out that more than half of the obtained wheat crop is of low quality, due to several factors.
Russian wheat quality has also declined, mainly due to high soil moisture during grain filling stage. Grain quality deteriorated in Russia for several consecutive seasons.
Aside from other Black Sea countries Ukraine stands out both for its higher production and quality compared to last year. (UkrAgroConsult/Business World Magazine)