Russia planted spring grains throughout 2.2 mln ha

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APK-Inform

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As of April 22, Russian farmers planted spring agricultural crops throughout the general areas of 3.3 mln ha or 6.3% of the forecast, declared the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation.

In particular, farmers planted spring grains throughout 2.2 mln ha or 7.7% of the forecasted area, including wheat - 424.9 thsd ha (3.4% of the forecast), barley - 1.1 mln ha (14.8%), corn for grain - 66 thsd ha (2.3%).

Farmers planted spring rapeseed throughout 29.6 thsd ha (2.4%), sunflower seed - 218.1 thsd ha (2.6%), soybean - 5.7 thsd ha (0.2%).

As of the reporting date, farmers planted sugar beet throughout 239.2 thsd ha or 22.5% of the plan.

In addition, agrarians applied additional fertilizers to winter grains throughout 14.2 mln ha or 73.1% of the planted area.

 

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