The sugar belt of Russia passes through the Lipetsk region
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Russia
Published Sep 21, 2022
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The Lipetsk region produces 14 times more sugar than the population needs according to consumption norms.
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The Lipetsk region produces 14 times more sugar than the population needs according to consumption norms All sugar factories in the Lipetsk region have begun processing sugar beets, the official website of the regional Department of Agriculture reports. To date, all six sugar factories in the region are operating. As of August 19, they processed more than 600 thousand tons of sweet roots. 83.6 thousand tons of sugar were produced. Despite the bad weather, Lipetsk farmers provide the plants with raw materials. Sugar beet harvesting is carried out in 13 districts. More than 580 thousand tons have been dug up. “The yield of sugar beets this year is a quarter more than last year,” said Igor Kremnev, Deputy Governor of the Lipetsk Region. - Now it is more than 395 c/ha. The region provides itself with a reserve: it is produced 14 times more than our population needs according to the consumption rates recommended by the Ministry of Health. Most of the sugar is supplied to other regions ...
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