In the Chernihiv cluster, classical tillage will be reduced by 60%

In the Chernihiv Cluster of the Agro-Region Group of Companies, the crop structure for the 2025 agricultural season will allow for a 60% reduction in classical tillage, while minimum tillage will increase by 21%.

This was stated by Cluster Executive Director Kateryna Moroz.

She clarified that the crop rotation plan for the season includes a 70% increase in corn acreage, which is three times more than last year, reaching 5.9 thousand hectares.

“Last year, we completed corn harvesting as early as October, thanks to both a relatively small sown area and favorable logistical conditions. This year, we will attempt to scale this experience to larger volumes,” added Kateryna Moroz.

Regarding other crops, the cluster has increased acreage by 16% for winter wheat—to 4.1 thousand hectares, and by 11% for winter rapeseed—to 2.6 thousand hectares.

“The key factor is ensuring that weather conditions allow winter crops to enter spring in good shape,” noted Kateryna Moroz.

At the same time, the Executive Director of the Chernihiv Cluster emphasized that increasing winter crop acreage helps the division distribute the workload for spring fieldwork, harvesting, and storage.

“This year, we are significantly reducing oilseed and technical crops: sunflower by 35%—to 2.9 thousand hectares, and soybeans by 50%—to 1.8 thousand hectares,” she concluded.