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 09/02/2008 16:35  

All regions of Belarus begin winter grain sowing

All oblasts of Belarus have begun their winter grain sowing campaign, according to Gregory Romanuk, the head the Main Department of Plant Growing of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

As of September 2, the farmers have sowed winter grain throughout 91.000 ha, or 6.4% of planned territory, said G.Romanuk. 611.100 ha of agricultural lands were prepared for winter grain sowing within 43% of the planned territory.

Further, the agricultural organizations have been prepared with enough technical equipment, fertilizers, and fuel for the campaign, according to the officials. The planned sowing area of winter grain totals 1.42 mln ha.

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