Russia: In Bashkiria, they began to collect camelina

The collection of camelina has started in the Ermekeyevsky district. More than 1,500 hectares have been allocated for oilseed crops this year. Harvesting works are carried out every day from morning to late evening. Sergey Yakovlev does not harvest the crop alone, but together with his assistant, a combine bot. Artificial intelligence tells the man what to do so that the equipment works at full capacity and captures the maximum number of ears. This year camelina, according to farmers, shows a good yield despite the drought. Ryzhik retains moisture well after frost. It rises early and does not allow weeds to rise. The plant, although it is suitable for food, is grown in the republic to obtain technical oil. It is used to make biofuels and cosmetics. The short ripening period allows the oilseed crop to be harvested earlier than others. This year, in the Ermekeyevsky district alone, farmers will have to harvest more than 1,500 hectares of winter camelina. They manage 150 hectares a ...