The spring sowing campaign of 2020 has accelerated in all regions of Ukraine

As of April 1, farmers have already planted more than 7% of the planned area with spring crops.

It is noted that in 2020, 15 million hectares are planned for sowing, which is 0.3 million hectares more than in 2019. It is planned to increase the share of corn and sunflower, reduce the share of barley, soybeans and sugar beet.

According to the information provided by the Ministry of Economy, the introduction of an emergency in Ukraine does not imply a restriction on the free transportation of goods. At present farmers have all the necessary material and technical resources for sowing.

It is also noted that due to the introduction of quarantine, no changes are planned for the acreage of spring crops in Ukraine this year.

“Sowing 2020 started successfully. According to the Ukrhydromet Center, favorable conditions for fast sowing are currently available. Moisture in the soil layer up to 20 cm deep is sufficient for the initial growth of these crops for the next two weeks, "- Ministry of Economy.

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