- Record wheat acreage: MHP Central Hub sowed over 25,000 ha of wheat for the 2026 harvest, the highest in company history.
- Healthy oilseed crops: More than 8,900 ha of winter rapeseed for the 2025 harvest are currently in good condition.
- Diversified 2026 plans: The hub plans 52,000 ha of corn, 22,000+ ha of high-oleic sunflower, and 4,700+ ha of soybeans.
- Export potential: Expanded grain and oilseed area could support Ukraine’s 2026 export availability.
- Strategic positioning: Focus on high-oleic sunflower and niche crops targets premium and value-added markets.
MHP Central Hub Record Wheat Acreage
MHP’s Central Hub has completed planting a record-breaking wheat acreage exceeding 25,000 hectares for the 2026 harvest cycle. This marks the largest wheat sowing in the company’s history at the hub level and underscores a strategic push to maximize grain output.
In parallel, the company sowed over 8,900 hectares of winter rapeseed for the 2025 harvest. Current crop conditions are reported as favorable, supporting expectations for a solid oilseed contribution in the near term.
2026 Cropping Plan and Diversification
For the 2026 season, MHP’s Central Hub plans an expanded and diversified cropping structure: more than 52,000 hectares of corn, over 22,000 hectares of high-oleic sunflower, and more than 4,700 hectares of soybeans. The hub is also incorporating additional niche crops into its production portfolio to capture value in specialized and premium market segments.
| Crop | Planned/Planted Area (ha) | Harvest Year |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat | >25,000 | 2026 |
| Winter rapeseed | >8,900 | 2025 |
| Corn | >52,000 | 2026 |
| High-oleic sunflower | >22,000 | 2026 |
| Soybeans | >4,700 | 2026 |
Market Impact and Outlook
Neutral to Moderately Bullish for Ukrainian Wheat Production. The record wheat acreage reflects MHP’s confidence in production economics and its intent to increase grain output from the Central Hub. Combined with sizeable corn and oilseed areas, this expansion could meaningfully enhance Ukraine’s export potential for the 2026 marketing year.
Traders and market participants should track crop development through spring and early summer, as weather and realized yields will determine the actual supply impact. The emphasis on high-oleic sunflower and niche crops also signals a shift toward higher-margin segments, potentially improving revenue resilience even in volatile bulk commodity markets.
Source: Market Data
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