Ukraine ranks second by sunflower seed production
2011-09-09 10:35:11
Presently, Ukraine, producing sunflower seed oil in the volumes comparable to the total volume of this culture in all the regions of the former USSD, ranks second by sunflower seed production, following Russia.
As Director General of Ukroliyaprom Association Stepan Kapshuk told a round table named "Three Years in WTO: Consequences and Challenges for National Producer," this occurred primarily due to an increase of sowing areas.
According to the expert, by the yield of sunflower seeds Ukraine ranks 10th in the world, and by production of sunflower seed oil, 25% of the world market falls on Ukraine.
According to forecasts of the Agrarian Policy and Food Ministry, sunflower seed yield will make up 7.5 million tons this season, which will allow making about 2.7 million tons of sunflower seed oil.