News
03.09.2010
Russia to sow winter crops throughout over 18 mln ha
According to the official data, taking into account perishing of nearly 30% of the general grain sowing areas, Russia harvested grains throughout 60% of the planned sowings, and produced 43 mln tonnes of grains, including 30 mln tonnes of wheat, declared Elena Skrynnik, the Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, on August 31.
In the terms of the further favorable weather conditions, the forecast of winter crops sowing areas throughout the territory of Russia totals over 18 mln ha.