Scorching Heatwave Threatens Ukraine's Corn Harvest in 2024

A record heatwave in Ukraine may reduce the 2024 corn harvest by 6 million metric tons. The Ukrainian Agrarian Council predicts a 30% fall in yield for many regions. The UGA has also lowered its forecast to 23.4 million tons from 29.6 million tons in 2023.

A record heatwave in July across most Ukrainian regions may reduce the 2024 corn harvest by about 6 million metric tons, according to the Ukrainian producers' union.

Denys Marchuk, the deputy head of the Ukrainian Agrarian Council, suggested the corn yield in many regions might fall by about 30% due to adverse weather.

The Ukrainian grain traders union UGA also cut their forecast last week for Ukraine's 2024 corn harvest to 23.4 million tons from 29.6 million tons in 2023 due to the heatwave. Government estimates are less dire, with the acting farm minister predicting a 15% drop in yield for most regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)