Russia finished spring planting campaign – Ministry of Agriculture

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As of July 5, planting campaign was finalized in all regions of Russia, as stated the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation.

“Spring planting campaign this year was carried out on 52 mln ha, up 1.6 mln ha year-on-year. The areas were increased under spring grains, sugar beet, sunflower seeds, rapeseed and soybean and mostly in Volgograd, Tambov, Voronezh and Lipetsk oblasts and Altai krai. In general, spring field works were carried out in time and competently” – reported the ministry.

Also, it was noted, that some regions of the South, North Caucasus and Volga FDs have already started the harvesting campaign.  In particular, grains and pulses were harvested thought 1.2 mln ha and production amounted to 4.1 mln tonnes.

“Average yield exceeded last year figures and totaled 3.51 t/ha against 3.22 t/ha in 2020. There were higher yields for barley and rapeseed. Higher results were provided by better quality of seeds, plant protection products and fertilizers” – according to the ministry.

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