Russia: Production of oilseeds increased in the Altai Territory

Published Nov 15, 2022

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The Altai Territory in Russia has seen a significant increase in its oilseed harvest, with a 30% rise in the collection of main types of oilseeds. The forecasted harvest is projected to reach 1.5 million tons. The region has focused on the cultivation of rapeseed and oil flax, with expected harvests of 280,000 tons and 250,000 tons respectively, marking a double increase in flax harvest. This solid harvest is set to support the processing of agricultural raw materials in the region, with local enterprises set to benefit from full capacity utilization. Altai Krai, with the largest sowing area in Russia, has sown 5.3 million hectares this year.

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In the Altai Territory, a 30% increase in the collection of the main types of oilseeds is recorded. According to the correspondent of KazakhZerno.kz, the oilseed harvest is forecasted at the level of 1.5 million tons in the region. According to the regional Ministry of Agriculture, in the current agricultural season, the emphasis was placed on the cultivation of rapeseed and oil flax. Rapeseed will be harvested in the amount of about 280,000 tons of rapeseed, and flax is expected to grow almost two-fold - 1.8 times. Its harvest will be over 250 thousand tons. As noted in the Altai Agrarian Department, such a solid harvest creates a sufficient base for processing agricultural ...

Source: Kazakh-zerno