Kazakhstan. Intense thaws may affect or even nullify hardiness of underdeveloped winter crops

Weather condition. On January 11-20, winter crops in the south and southeast of the country were exposed to air temperatures 1…4˚C above normal, while locally in submountainous southeastern areas they were 1˚C below the long-term average.

Moisture supply. Above-normal precipitation occurred in the southeast, improving the accumulation of soil moisture. Winter grains in West Kazakhstan region on January 11-20 were covered with 10 to 17 cm of snow, therefore frost events (-19˚C) posed no risk to the plants.

Crop condition. In the southern regions, recent intense thaws during up to seven days after January 11 may affect or even nullify hardiness of underdeveloped winter wheat crops.

More detailed information on the latest trends in grain exports, supply and demand balances with breakdown by crop, price behavior, crop conditions and progress in harvesting/planting in the countries of Black Sea Region is available to subscribers for Online Analytics “Black Sea Grain” in the new innovative tool for agri market participants – AgriSupp by UkrAgroConsult. We offer 7-days trial! Completely free!

UkrAgroConsult