Agrarians of 7 oblasts of Kazakhstan planted spring grains throughout the areas of 477.2 thsd ha, or 18.7% of the plan, reported the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan on May 4.
At the same time, Kyzylorda oblast started planting rice: agrarians planted the grain throughout 21.7 thsd ha (28.4%).
In addition, 3 oblasts planted corn for grain throughout 43 thsd ha (31.6%).
Also, 7 oblasts planted oilseeds throughout 248.9 thsd ha (27.7%).