Grain harvesting combiners’ use in Poltava region. Analysis and forecasts

Abstract

The study aims to find technical, organizational, and economic mechanisms for improving the efficiency of grain harvesters by the example of the resource potential of agricultural harvesting equipment in the Poltava region. The study relied on statistical data, including both quantitative and qualitative characteristics of grain harvesters. The information was gathered from agricultural producers in the Poltava region, regardless of the form of ownership. The data was collected through automated records kept by the agricultural machinery registration department of the State Production and Consumer Service in Poltava. The information pertains to the end of the year 2023. The following indicators and characteristics have been studied in detail: the total number of combine harvesters registered in the Poltava region and their average age since the date of manufacture; absolute quantitative indicators regarding the duration of use of grain harvesters according to agricultural machinery manufacturers as of 2023; and relative indicators regarding the duration of use of grain harvesters according to agricultural machinery manufacturers as of 2023. After conducting the statistical analysis, it was found that machines from certain manufacturers have been used for over ten years in higher percentages: John Deere (66,23 %), Fortschritt (68,75 %), Claas (72,32 %), Case (81,42 %), combine harvesters manufactured in Ukraine and post-Soviet countries (88,60 %), Volvo (91,67 %), Massey Ferguson (94,12 %), Sampo (100 %), New Holland (28.1 %). In the specified category "combines older than 10 years prevail", the most commonly used combiners in the Poltava region are John Deere, Claas, Case combiners, and ones manufactured in Ukraine and post-Soviet countries. This makes up the majority of the combiner park in Poltava Region under current conditions. The national economy is currently facing the challenge of efficiently and effectively assessing the technical condition of grain harvesters, whether old or new. This has become an urgent issue that requires immediate attention. It is crucial to pay special attention to the quality of repair work done on the various units and components of these machines, ensuring that all necessary spare parts and accessories are provided.