Russia planted spring grains throughout over 12 mln ha

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APK-Inform

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As of May 12, agrarians of Russia planted spring crops throughout the areas of 20.2 mln ha (38.9% of the forecast), as opposed to 22.6 mln ha on the same date last year. In particular, spring grain planted areas reached 12.1 mln ha, or 38.9% of the forecast (in 2014 - 14 mln ha), declared the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation.

According to the announcement, Russia planted spring wheat throughout 2.5 mln ha (18.9% of the plan), spring barley – 5 mln ha (61%), corn for grain – 1.7 mln ha (62%), and rice — 122.1 thsd ha (57%).

Russia planted sunflower seed throughout 3.3 mln ha, or 49.5% of the forecast, spring rapeseed – 306.5 thsd ha (33%), soybeans – 586.4 thsd ha (28.6%), and flaxseed – 3.1 thsd ha (5.8%).

Russian agrarians provided additional fertilizing of winter crops areas throughout 11.8 mln ha, or 70.3% of the autumn planted areas.

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