Core Viewpoint - As of May 8, 2023, Ukrainian farmers have completed 76% of the expected spring grain sowing area, totaling 4.23 million hectares, which is nearly the same as the area sown during the same period last year [1] Summary by Categories Sowing Progress - Ukrainian farmers have sown 4.23 million hectares of grain, representing 76% of the expected sowing area [1] - The sowing includes 733,000 hectares of spring barley, 212,600 hectares of spring wheat, 2.9 million hectares of corn, 209,000 hectares of peas, and 157,000 hectares of oats, along with other grains [1] Weather Impact - The growth of spring crops has been negatively affected by prolonged severe frosts in April, along with unusually high temperatures and insufficient rainfall [1] - Future yields will largely depend on whether the plants receive enough moisture for germination and further growth [1]