Ternopil Region Grain: Harvested, but Sales Limited by Prices and Logistics

As of October 8, farmers in Ternopil region have harvested over 1.5 million tons of grain. The work covers over 291 thousand hectares — 66% of the planned area. At the same time, not all the harvest is immediately put up for sale: farms consider purchase prices, available funds, and shipment opportunities.

For sellers in the region, it is important to evaluate not only the offer price but also storage availability and delivery timelines for buyers. This is especially relevant when warehouses are filling up, and logistics add to costs.

Lower Yield Than Last Year

The average grain yield in the region exceeded 54 centners per hectare. According to available data, this is nearly 8 centners per hectare less than last year. The harvested area amounts to about two-thirds of the planned area, so these figures reflect the progress of the campaign as of a specific date, not its final outcome.

Some Grain Remains in Storage

One farmer from Chortkiv district reported that he sold only part of the harvest to ensure working capital for the farm. The rest remains in warehouses, which, according to him, are filled.

This situation makes storage capacity an important factor in sales planning. Sellers should clearly specify the crop, volume, storage location, and shipment conditions in their offers, while buyers should clarify delivery timelines and self-pickup options in advance.

Border Delays Increase Logistics Costs

According to a farmer from Berezhany district, trucks crossing the Ukrainian-Polish border can wait up to a week and a half. Such delays increase transportation costs and complicate supply planning.

When negotiating agreements, it is advisable for parties to separately specify the delivery basis, transportation responsibilities, and acceptable shipment timelines. This will help evaluate proposals considering the full logistics component, not just the purchase price.

Implications for the Market

For grain sellers in Ternopil region, the key task is to balance the need for working capital with storage and transportation costs. On AgroPost, it is recommended to include crop type, volume, storage location, and shipment conditions in offers: this information will help buyers quickly assess the actual purchase value.