Ukraine’s oilseed sector prepares for recovery: production grows and quality control becomes essential
Ukraine’s oilseed sector is entering the new season with positive expectations. After a deficit year, farmers forecast a recovery in production, while early spring 2026 shows favorable weather conditions for the development of spring crops. The structure of sown areas is gradually shifting toward the most profitable crops — primarily sunflower, which maintains high profitability thanks to strong purchase prices.
Farmers are actively preparing for the season, and experts note that interest in oilseed cultivation continues to grow. This increases the importance of quality control at every stage of the supply chain — from grain reception to processing.
A shift toward domestic processing
One of the key trends of the new season will be the continued development of domestic processing. Export duties on soybeans and rapeseed make processing inside the country economically more attractive, encouraging higher utilization of Ukrainian processing facilities and increasing exports of value-added products such as vegetable oil and meal.
The main export destinations remain the EU and Asian markets, which continue to increase imports of Ukrainian processed agricultural products. This trend is expected to strengthen further in 2026.
Quality starts with analysis: why the Granomat Plus moisture analyzer is becoming essential
Against the backdrop of rising production and increasing processing volumes, accurate and rapid grain analysis is becoming increasingly important. Moisture content, temperature, and test weight are key parameters that influence crop storage stability, correct pricing, and processing efficiency.
For this reason, farmers and processors are increasingly using the Granomat Plus analyzer, officially represented by 3S Company.
Granomat Plus is a modern moisture analyzer for whole grain that provides:
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fast determination of moisture content and test weight
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compatibility with all types of grain, legumes, and oilseeds
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a built-in printer for immediate result documentation
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a fully automatic operating mode
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high measurement accuracy
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storage of up to 200 calibrations
Thanks to its combination of speed, accuracy, and ease of use, Granomat Plus has become an essential tool for elevators, laboratories, and processing facilities that require reliable data in real time.
Season trend: recovery of production and stronger quality control
Ukraine’s agricultural sector enters 2026 with a clear trend:
growth in oilseed production, expansion of domestic processing, and higher requirements for raw material quality.
Modern grain analysis instruments such as Granomat Plus help farmers and processors operate more accurately, quickly, and efficiently, supporting the competitiveness of Ukrainian agricultural products in European and Asian markets.