According to the United Nations report, Ukraine and Russia are the largest producers and exporters of sunflower seeds and bulk oil purchases in the world, accounting for more than 50% of global production.
The war in Ukraine could disrupt not only this season’s production, but also its supply chain due to lack of access to ports.
In addition to late blight violations, other major areas of sunflower growth. More interconnected and dependent than ever. Fluctuations in one area create a ripple effect everywhere.
Sunflower: small harvest, big symbol
Sunflower, which is processed into edible oil, flour and confectionery, is a minor crop compared to soybeans and canola. The global production of sunflower oil reached 20 million tons in 2019.
There are 50 million tons of sunflower seeds in the world. Ukraine’s export cuts in 2021/2022 may have less of an overall impact than other products, but prices for food (edible oils) and snacks may remain low due to reduced availability. Such is nature.
In addition to the nutritional value, sunflower has also gained another value. They are the national flower of Ukraine, the happy flowers that move with the sun have taken on a new global identity as a symbol of hope for world peace.
Impact on global supply
Germany is an example of how Ukrainian sunflower production can change the dynamics of the global sunflower market.
Germany does not produce enough sunflower seeds to meet domestic demand. In 2020, Germany imported less than 2% of sunflower seeds from Russia and Ukraine.
While easing Germany’s concerns about buying from these countries, the dispute could change the dynamics of the global sunflower market.
The decline in sunflower production could put pressure on the global vegetable oil market.
When it comes to vegetable oil, sunflower oil is often used as a substitute for canola and canola, which may be in short supply due to the war in Ukraine. Potentially unavailable as a substitute for oil producers. This can lead to a lack of vegetable oil.
Sunflower yields are relatively low, so shaking is minimal. However, as the market becomes more competitive, it is increasingly important for companies, governments and non-governmental organizations to do everything possible to minimize risks at all stages of the agricultural supply chain.
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The sunflower cycle continues in the Northern Hemisphere, where sunflowers are grown in most regions. Planting started in April and continued until May.
Harvesting begins in September and continues until October. After planting, pay attention to the weather conditions for growth. Drought in the European region and late planting in the United States are two important issues that could affect yield.
The easiest way to sell sunflowers in Missouri is through the canary seed market. Most sunflower growers sell their seeds to local canary seed packers, but some sell directly to retailers or local farms after packaging for consumers.
The three major buyers of sunflower seeds are Pennington Seeds of southwest Missouri (tel. 417-637-5979), Buchheit Corp. in southeast Missouri (Keller and Sons. (Quincy, IL, Phone 217-228-6700).
In theory, canary seed prices should be immune to whatever happens in the vegetable oil market, but unfortunately, at least at the wholesale level. increase.
Farmers who sell packaged bird feed directly can obviously have better control over their prices, but they still need to be wary of their competitors’ prices.
Sunflower seed prices are less affected by soybean prices than soybeans, but generally tend to be more volatile.
Missouri does not currently have an established buyer network for sunflower candy, but this product is suitable for direct marketing.
Sunflower growers, whether wholesale or direct, should have oilseed experience before planting sweet varieties. Most sunflower growers in Missouri should plan to plant oilseeds. .
With the advent of NuSun and high oleic sunflower varieties, it is possible to grow one of these special oilseeds for a price that is typically 10-20% higher than sunflower seed.
Until a market develops for these specialty oilseeds, Missouri growers must sell them to out-of-state markets, but in some cases, planting one of these varieties helps. Potential cost advantage For buyer information call the Jeffersonian Society at 573-449-3518.
The economics of growing sunflowers for bird feed are about the same as growing soybeans. Sunflower seeds are about $15 an acre and should cost the same weed control as soybeans.
Fertilizer is more expensive than soybeans because sunflowers need the same type of nitrogen. As with soybeans and corn, the only additional production cost is harvesting, since pesticides are not needed most years.
Additional costs for sunflowers are related to the distance of transportation to the market. In some cases, it may cost £1 or more, depending on the distance to the market.
Missouri sunflowers are priced between $10 and $12 per kilo these days, but prices can fluctuate significantly.
Some canary seed buyers in Missouri typically have to pay to import hundreds of miles of sunflower seeds, so he charges 10% to 20% more than buyers on the Plains. increase. His gross profit in 1999 and 2002 after the loan default was about 12 percent. in missouri
Previous production studies show average yields of about 2,000 pounds per acre for full-season sunflowers and 1,500 pounds per acre for two-crop sunflowers.
Potential yields for both crops are 25-35% higher than average when soil and rainfall are unlimited. Net income from full-season sunflowers is comparable to corn and soybeans in Missouri, where dual-crop sunflowers often out-produce soybeans. Here are some reasons to grow sunflowers:
(1) Possibility of double pruning in northern Missouri.
(2) There are drought resistant species especially in sandy loam soils.
(3) Reduce pest pressure with rotation.
(4) Long work or risk.
(5) have products that can be sold directly;
How to grow sunflowers
Sunflower in rotation with corn, soybeans, and/or sorghum is a good all-season crop. Since sunflower is the second crop after wheat, soybean halves are a good choice.
