Ukraine: six oblasts already completed the spring crops planting campaign — Ministry of Agrarian Policy

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APK-Inform

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Six oblasts of Ukraine already completed the planting campaign of spring grains. As of June 1, agrarians planted spring grains and pulses (including corn) throughout the areas of 7.1 mln ha, or 97% of the plan, declared the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.

In particular, the planted areas under early spring grains totaled 2.3 mln ha (97% of the forecast), including spring wheat — 168 thsd ha (96%), spring barley — 1.5 mln ha (96%), oats — 191 thsd ha (93%), and peas — 419 thsd ha (100%). In addition, agrarians planted corn for grain throughout 4.5 mln ha (99%), buckwheat — 94 thsd ha (63%), and millet — 39 thsd ha (70%).

Also, Ukrainian agrarians continued planting technical crops. Thus, the planted areas under sunflower seed reached 5.6 mln ha (nearly 101%), soybeans — 1.7 mln ha (88%), and sugar beet — 282 thsd ha (95%).

According to the announcement, the general condition of agricultural crop areas was estimated as mostly good and satisfactory.

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