The Volgograd Region, Kazakhstan sees prospects in the cultivation of mustard

Published 2021년 6월 30일

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The Volgograd Region has seen a doubling of mustard crop yield in the 2021 season, covering 63 thousand hectares due to its high drought resistance and yield. Mustard has a long history in the region's cuisine and is used for oil and powder. However, industrial production is not well-developed due to pricing issues. The region has two leading processors with a capacity of about 25 thousand tons, and the demand for mustard products, both domestically and internationally, is growing, necessitating an increase in mustard crop production. Additionally, mustard is beneficial for crop rotation and makes a good predecessor for winter crops.

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In the Volgograd Region, mustard crops doubled in the 2021 season. This oilseed crop was accounted for by 63 thousand hectares, considering it an excellent alternative to sunflower. As the practice of Volgograd farms shows, mustard is distinguished by its high drought resistance and yield. From 15 to 20 centners per hectare are harvested per hectare. According to the correspondent of "KazakhZerno.kz", the experience of growing mustard on the Volga lands has more than 200 years, and mustard oil has long been included in the local cuisine. Despite such a rich history, industrial production of culture is not very developed. One of the reasons is pricing: it should be beneficial for both the manufacturer and the processor. So far, such a balance has not always been achieved. According to the regional Ministry of Agriculture, there are two leading Russian processors of mustard raw materials in the region, the total capacity of which is about 25 thousand tons. Products (this oil, ...

Source: Kazakh-zerno