How the calculation works
Core formula: cost per hectare = rate × price per tonne / 1000. This is then divided by target yield to get cost per tonne of grain. Total production cost per hectare uses typical Ukrainian 2026 baselines (winter wheat ~22,000 UAH/ha, sunflower ~18,500, maize ~26,000, rapeseed ~24,500) to calculate fertilizer's share. Results are rounded to integers.
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Pick the crop
Wheat, sunflower, maize, or rapeseed — each has its own baseline.
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Rate and price
Application rate (kg/ha) and price per tonne (UAH/t).
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Target yield
Realistic expected yield for your region.
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Farm area
Used for the total spend calculation.
When to use this tool
- Pre-season fertilizer procurement budgeting
- Comparing alternative scenarios (NPK vs separate N + P)
- Justifying a discount in distributor negotiations
- Price-sensitivity analysis across fertilizer markets
Limitations
The calculator computes fertilizer cost only — no logistics, VAT, banking fees, or taxes. Add 5–10% for missing line items. Baseline production costs update annually.
Frequently asked questions
Does the calculator include VAT?
No. Enter VAT-exclusive prices; the calculator returns VAT-exclusive results. This is correct for registered VAT payers (input VAT is reclaimed). Non-payers should add 20% to the result.
Where do the production cost baselines come from?
Public Ministry of Agrarian Policy and NUBiP reports from the last 3 seasons, averaged for a typical 500–2000 ha farm. Smaller farms run higher due to lower efficiency; agribusinesses run lower.
Why is fertilizer's share lower on sunflower than maize?
Sunflower has lower application rates and higher sale price per tonne, so fertilizer's share of cost is smaller. Maize needs intensive nutrition and yields more tonnes per hectare, which raises fertilizer's share.
