Ukraine Begins Sowing Winter Grain Crops for 2026 Season

Ukrainian farmers have begun sowing winter grain crops for the upcoming season, according to a report by the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform.

As of September 16, 2026, farmers had sown 171,600 hectares of winter grain crops, Ukrinform reported. This figure represents 3.3% of the total area projected for winter grain sowing this season, the agency said.

The report did not specify further details on which regions have begun planting or provide a breakdown of the crops involved. Ukrinform did not immediately provide additional figures on the total projected sowing area or a timeline for completion of the campaign.

Ukraine is one of the world's major producers and exporters of grain, and winter crop planting is a key stage in the country's annual agricultural cycle, typically preceding harvests the following summer.