In 2016 Ukraine considerably increased grain legumes production.
Although official figures are not available yet, it can be assumed that legumes crop is 70% higher than last year, mainly owing to significant expansion of peas planted area.
Moreover, favorable weather in spring and early summer ensured all-time high peas productivity.
In general, experts believe grain legumes production and export is quite a promising direction for Ukrainian agricultural sector. Steadily strengthening demand from Asian countries, consumption growth in Europe, healthy lifestyle trends will be the main driver for grain legumes market development in the years to come. (UkrAgroConsult/Business World Magazine)