Russia: The battle for the harvest continues in Khakassia

Despite unfavorable weather conditions, farmers in Khakassia continue harvesting their main crops and preparing fodder for the winter. Most of all, barley has been harvested to date – more than 40% of the plan. Wheat harvesting has begun in the Ordzhonikidzevsky and Shirinsky districts – these are the republic’s main granaries. In total, about 26 thousand tons of wheat have already been threshed in Khakassia. Beisky district is closest to fulfilling the grain harvesting plan. Almost 55% of the sown area has been mown and threshed there, including 23 wheat crops. 6,393 tons of grain have been sent to the granaries, including 66 tons for seeds. Barley harvesting is nearing completion in the Altai district. Wheat has been harvested by 68%, oats – by 31%. At the same time, in the northern districts of Khakassia, the pace of the harvesting campaign is being held back by cold weather and precipitation. Thus, 20% of grain crops have been harvested in the Ordzhonikidzevsky District, while ...