Crop production

Soil types

Predominately rich black soil of a very high quality.
The topsoil layer is usually thick and low on rock and stone.
Even the clay soil, which dominates along rivers, is fertile.
Lighter soil can be found in some areas.

Precipitation

Ranges from 500 mm to 1 200 mm, depending on the altitude.

Main crops

The primary agricultural crops are:

Wheat
Corn
Soybeans
Rapeseed
Sunflower
Sugar beets

Crops

Crop yield

Crop yield naturally depends heavily on the intensity of cultivation, precipitation, irrigation, etc.
Generally crop yield comparable to Denmark can be achieved.
However irrigation may be necessary some years.

Barley: 6-10 ton/ha
Wheat: 6-10 ton/ha
Corn: 6-11 ton/ha
Sunflower: 3-4 ton/ha
Rape seed: 3-5 ton/ha
Soybean: 2-4 ton/ha
Sugar beet: 40-60 ton/ha
Potatoes: 40-60 ton/ha

Crop prices

Crop prices reflect the general crop prices within the EU.