Transformations in the barley grain market

Abstract

Goal. To assess the current state and trends of the barley grain market in Ukraine, to justify the strategy of grain production, to help the optimization of its structure and to find effective ways to increase the competitiveness of grain in the world market. Methods. Statistical — for determining the variation in grain production; balance — for developing balances of demand and supply of grain for the marketing year; forecasting — for setting the volume of targeted grain use for the future; abstract — for formulating conclusions. Results. The current state of the barley grain market in Ukraine is analyzed and the main problems of its development are identified. It is established that the strategic direction of further development of the barley grain market based on increasing yields and significantly improving its quality will help to stabilize and increase the competitiveness of grain in the world market. Conclusions. To realize the potential of national grain production in the coming years is quite possible through rational land use and placement of grain crops in the regions of the country under natural economic conditions, the introduction of innovative technologies and new high-yielding varieties, use of more efficient plant protection products, fertilizers, and micronutrients. Among the measures aimed at stabilization of the barley market, elimination of disparities in trade flows and grain prices, anti-risk methods of foreign economic nature are of particular importance: strengthening analytical and forecasting work, the introduction of international marketing and quality management technologies, early drafting of long-term contracts, diversification of grain exports by countries and types.