Ukraine: Donetsk oblast continues actively harvesting early grains

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APK-Inform

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According to the polling conducted by experts of APK-Inform Agency, Donetsk oblast of Ukraine realizes the harvesting campaign of early grains at rather high rates. The situation is caused by the desire of agricultural producers to complete the harvesting works as soon as possible, due to the tense situation in the region. Also, the favorable weather conditions, established in the oblast, form the important factor for development of the current rates of field works.

According to agrarians, to date the yield of winter grains exceeds the last year results by nearly 10-15%, and varies within the range of 3.5-6 t/ha for wheat, and 4-5.5 t/ha - for barley.

Also, many agricultural enterprises of the oblast started harvesting spring barley, which yield varies within 3-4 t/ha.

It should be noted that the respondents informed about difficulties with purchasing of fuel for further harvesting works and many cases of crops firesetting.

According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine, the harvested areas of early grains and pulses in Donetsk oblast totals 622.8 thsd ha.

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