Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Belarus: 80% of grain sowing is provided with own seeds
Belarus
Published Apr 6, 2022
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Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Vladimir Grakun told reporters about what seeds will be sown in the republic, BelTA has learned.
"Grain and leguminous crops will be sown with 80% of domestic seeds, winter rye by more than 90%. Belarusian selection also shows good results during the sowing of winter rapeseed," said Vladimir Grakun. In Belarusian climatic conditions, it is not possible to independently produce sugar beet seeds, so they are purchased. According to the Deputy Minister, Belarus is provided with these seeds by 100%. The main suppliers are Russia, Serbia and some countries of the European Union.
As for corn seeds, 32 thousand tons are required at the time of sowing for planting on an area of 1,100 thousand hectares. "Belarus has two corn sizing plants - Mozyr and Ivatsevichi. This year, 22,000 tons of seeds have been produced, the remaining 10,000 are imported mainly from Russia," the deputy minister added.
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Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Vladimir Grakun told reporters about what seeds will be sown in the republic, BelTA has learned. "Grain and leguminous crops will be sown with 80% of domestic seeds, winter rye by more than 90%. Belarusian selection also shows good results during the sowing of winter rapeseed," said Vladimir Grakun. In Belarusian climatic conditions, it is not possible to independently produce sugar beet seeds, so they are purchased. According to the Deputy Minister, Belarus is provided with these seeds by 100%. The main suppliers are Russia, Serbia and some countries of the European Union. As for corn seeds, 32 thousand tons are required at the time of sowing for ...
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