Thanks to coordinated and professional work, the team met the optimal agrotechnical deadlines and has already achieved 100% emergence of sunflowers and sugar beets, approximately 20% emergence of corn, and is awaiting the first emergence of soybeans. The Company has also fully completed its planting plan for chip, food, and seed potatoes, which remains a strategic focus of Continental Farmers Group’s production activities.
“This spring demanded maximum operational speed from us. Due to the prolonged winter and cold March, we had a very tight window of opportunity to begin spring sowing,” comments Kostiantyn Shytiuk, Chief Operating Officer of Continental. “The slow warming of the soil created additional risks. However, thanks to a high level of preparation, a proper understanding of all the risks, and a commitment to delivering results, the team handled the task perfectly. Sufficient soil moisture following a snowy winter and the absence of rain during the active phase of the planting campaign allowed us to carry out the work efficiently, without forced stoppages, and ultimately to hope for a decent harvest.”
The $23.9 million investment that Continental Farmers Group allocated at the beginning of the year to upgrade its machinery fleet before the start of the season also helped ensure uninterrupted operations during spring planting. New high-efficiency seeders and self-propelled sprayers, integrated into the precision farming system, allowed the team to achieve high-quality seeding and optimal resource utilization.
Currently, the agricultural holding is moving on to the next stage—active crop care, application of plant protection products, and preparation of storage facilities and harvesting equipment for the first wave of the harvest.