The FINANCIAL — As of April 18, Ukrainian agrarians planted early spring grains throughout the areas of 2.308 mln ha, or 92% of the plan, an increase of 309 thsd ha compared with the same date last year, declared the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.
In particular, agrarians planted spring barley throughout the areas of 1.73 mln ha (90%), peas — 217 thsd ha (113%), spring wheat — 156 thsd ha (90%), and oats — 204 thsd ha (94%), according to APK-Inform.
Also, Ukraine planted sunflower seed throughout 1.597 mln ha (32%), and corn for grain – 907 thsd ha (20%). Agrarians of 21 oblasts of Ukraine planted soybeans throughout 139 thsd ha (7%).
At the same time, Ukraine provided additional fertilizing works of winter grain crops throughout over 6.8 mln ha, winter rapeseed — 486 thsd ha.
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