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Ministry of Agrarian Policy estimates winter grains as good/satisfactory
11.05.2007 16:42 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
Ministry of Agrarian Policy experts estimate
winter grains sown areas condition as good/satisfactory, reported Ministry press-service referring to Ukrainian Agricultural Minister Yuriy Melnyk declaration made within Ministry selector meeting headed by Agrarian-Industrial Complex Vice-Premier Viktor Slauta.
At same time Melnyk admitted soil moisture accessible for grains sprouts had significantly reduced due to rainfall prolonged absence; Minister said rainfall deficit had complicated spring grains germination/viability and would be able to affect plants herbage forming.
As to Agro Perspective earlier report, Ministry of Agrarian Policy experts forecasted 2007 total grains sown areas would reach 14 mn ha.
As to State Statistic Committee, in 2006 agrarians had sown winter crops for grain/green feeds (2007 crop) at total 6.981 mn ha, up 12.7% against 2005.
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