Farmers' problems: Failed experiment with cheap fertilizers in 2022

Farmers' problems: Failed experiment with cheap fertilizers in 2022

In 2022, farmers, facing the challenges of a full-scale war, decided to use cheap fertilizers to save money. However, according to Anatoly Chernyavskyi, this experiment turned out to be unsuccessful, as the farmers did not save anything on it.

In his interview for Latifundist.com, Chernyavsky noted that farmers began to understand that the war revealed the true nature of their farming. The myth that cheaper is always better turned out not to be as undisputed as many had hoped.

As a result of saving on fertilizers, farmers faced problems with the storage of agricultural products. Warehouses and elevators are already filled with last year's harvest, and with the new one, it becomes necessary to look for ways to preserve the harvest. This situation led to complications in the sale of agricultural products.

Many farmers, forced to limit costs, choose a strategy to save on fertilizers, using only starting amounts. But there are those who choose a more reasonable approach, reducing the area of crops, but providing plants with full nutrition.

Reconstruction of the economy after the war was an equally important challenge. According to the data, many farmers have lost a significant part of their productivity due to the circumstances of the conflict. Renewal of infrastructure and restoration of soils is a task that requires time, effort and investment.

In particular, Chernyavsky emphasized that the war was a catastrophic test of endurance and strategic planning for the agricultural sector. This period is not even like in the movies and reflects real challenges and important lessons for all players in the agricultural market.

Anatoliy Chernyavskyi summarizes: "Reducing the area of crops while maintaining full plant nutrition is a more promising approach." His words indicate the importance of careful planning and wise use of resources in difficult conditions to ensure the sustainability of the agricultural sector.

One of the key conclusions was that the cost of the product is directly related to its quality. Farmers are forced to admit that saving on fertilizers and other agrochemicals can lead to a decrease in productivity and a threat to the health of the consumer.