Winter rapeseed had emerged on 98.6% of its planted area of 1009.8 Th ha. This includes 56.2% (559.8 Th ha) of plantings currently in good condition, 0.1% (1.0 Th ha) of winter rape had been lost. Ukrainian farmers have started spring field work. By March 02, winter rapeseed nutrition has been carried out on 184.3 Th ha or 18% of the planted area (1009.8 Th ha) compared to 186 Th ha last year.