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19.05.2011
Ukraine plans to produce nearly 300 thsd tonnes of buckwheat
According to data from the regions, in Ukraine the projected production of buckwheat in 2011 in all categories of agricultural enterprises is expected to total nearly 300 thsd tonnes, an increase of 166 thsd tonnes compared to the harvest volumes in 2010. Buckwheat sowing areas in all categories of agricultural enterprises in Ukraine totals 313 thsd ha, up 98 thsd ha or 45% compared to the last year, informed the Government of Ukraine.
According to the announcement, the Government made conclusions from last year poor harvest of buckwheat, and made fundamental changes in the situation. So, until April 29, 2011, in the maximum early terms agrarians sowed buckwheat throughout 17 thsd ha. In the terms of the average yield for the last three years (8 c/ha) at the end of July - beginning of August 2011, the country plans to produce 13 – 13.5 thsd tonnes of buckwheat of the new harvest.
According to information from the Cabinet of Ministers, the present spring is quite favorable for the crop growing.
Source AgriMarket.Info
