Ukraine planted early spring grains throughout 583 thsd ha

As of March 18, 19 oblasts of Ukraine started the planting campaign of early spring grains. Agrarians planted grains throughout the areas of 583.2 thsd ha, or 23% of the plan, against 295 thsd ha, or 12% year ago, declared the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.

In particular, agrarians planted spring barley throughout the areas of 456.9 thsd ha (23%), peas — 82.4 thsd ha (45%), wheat – 25.1 thsd ha (15%), and oats — 19 thsd ha (9%).

Also, agrarians provided additional fertilizing works of winter grain crops throughout 5.8 mln ha, or 86% of the forecast (in 2015 — 5.5 mln ha), winter rapeseed — 446.7 thsd ha, or 79% (648 thsd ha).

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