Ukraine planted early spring grains throughout 217 thsd ha

As of March 11, fifteen oblasts of Ukraine started the planting campaign of early spring grains. Agrarians planted grains throughout the areas of 217 thsd ha, or 8% of the plan, declared the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.

In particular, agrarians planted spring barley throughout the areas of 172 thsd ha (9%), peas — 36 thsd ha (19%), oats - 6 thsd ha (3%), and spring wheat — 4 thsd ha (3%).

Also, agrarians provided additional fertilizing works of winter grain crops throughout 4.5 mln ha, or 69% of the forecast (in 2015 — 4.2 mln ha), winter rapeseed — 392 thsd ha, or 67% (554 thsd ha).

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