Russian spring grains 79% planted

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APK-Inform

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According to the operative data, as of May 24, Russian farmers planted spring agricultural crops throughout the general areas of 39.8 mln ha or 77.3% of the forecast, declared the press-service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation.

“Russian farmers planted spring grain crops throughout the areas of 23.2 mln ha or 79.2% of the forecast. In particular, farmers planted wheat throughout 10.1 mln ha (79.8%), barley - 6.4 mln ha (82.5%), corn for grain - 2.5 mln ha (89.7%), rice - 142.6 thsd ha (74.3%)”, - was stated in the message.

Farmers planted spring rapeseed throughout 1.1 mln ha (74.6%), sunflower seed - 7.7 mln ha (89.5%), soybean - 1.5 mln ha (49.7%).

As of the reporting date, farmers planted sugar beet throughout 1 mln ha or 93.7% of the plan.

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