The Odessa region of Ukraine is affected by severe drought. If it does not rain soon, the yields will decrease to 2 - 2.5 tons/hectare compared to over 4 tons/hectare in 2021/22.
The Russian government has unexpectedly released from quotas some fertilizers - nitrogen and potassium. Last week, it extended fertilizer export quotas until end of 2022, opening export window in June
According to the forecast of the Ukrainian Grain Association, the grain production in Ukraine will reach 66.5 million tons in 2022 obtained from 18.8 million hectares.
FranceAgriMer reports that as of 23.05.2022, 69% of winter wheat crops are in good and excellent condition in France (73% a week earlier and 80% a year earlier).
As of May 23, 2022, the sowing campaign of spring crops in Ukraine has been completed on 12,253 million hectares (72.4% of last season), including spring cereals areas of 5.719 million hectares (76.7%).