Lut: 97% of winter crops in Russia are in good and satisfactory condition

Spring field work is already underway in 34 regions In Russia, 97% of winter crops are in good and satisfactory condition, with winter crops fertilized over an area of 11 million hectares. This was stated by the Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Oksana Lut at a meeting of the Federation Council. According to her, spring field work is already underway in 34 regions. Spring sowing has been carried out on 2.3 million hectares. In total, about 56 million hectares will be allocated for spring crops. The Minister noted that this year it is planned to increase the total sown area to 83 million hectares. "In particular, we plan to increase the volume of sowing of spring wheat, barley, corn, buckwheat, sunflower, rapeseed and soybeans. In addition, we will increase the area under vegetables, potatoes and fodder crops," Lut said. "You see, we have different weather in different regions. Some areas are flooded, while others have not seen rain yet and it is not expected. This ...