Autumn sowing in Bulgaria: 26.3% less wheat planted so far

Published 2024년 10월 21일

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Autumn crop sowing is ongoing in the country, with notable decreases in the sowing of wheat, barley, and triticale compared to the previous year, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. Despite the rainfall in late September, some farmers have delayed sowing due to warm weather and wheat fly concerns. Plamen Genchev, a farmer in Slivo Pole municipality, has successfully sown most of his wheat and barley despite concerns and has given up on rapeseed. He plans to sow sunflowers and corn in the spring, but experienced low yields and rented out sunflowers for a good price to cover costs. The Ministry of Agriculture has observed an increase in the sowing of oilseed rape and rye at the national level.

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The sowing of autumn crops continues throughout the country. As of the first 10 days of October, wheat acreage decreased by 26.3%. In the case of barley, the decrease was by 35%, and in the case of triticale, less than half of the areas were sown compared to the same period last year, it is clear from the latest operational analysis of the Ministry of Agriculture. "Out of a total of 15,000 decares that I planned for wheat and barley, I have already sown 12,000 decares and in two days I will complete the sowing," said Plamen Genchev, who cultivates land in Slivo Pole municipality, for Agri.BG. In the field, there is already sprouted wheat, which he had to spray for wheat fly. At the end of September, good rain fell in the region, which was 44 l/sq.m. "This was a great joy for us, we didn't have a drop of rain for five months. From these 40 liters, there is moisture in the ground and everything sprouts in the entire region," said the farmer, who is the vice-chairman of the Danube ...

Source: Agri