Russia. Above-normal air temperature contributed to active growth of winter crops

Unusually warm weather was observed in the Central, North-Western and Volga federal districts on April 1-10, when air temperature was at 2…4°С in most areas. Precipitation rates totaled less than 10 mm. Winter crops are mostly in good condition. The topsoil (10-cm depth) warmed up to +7…10°С, making it possible to sow early spring grains and sunflower.

In the Southern and North Caucasian federal districts, the beginning of the month was cool, featuring air and ground frosts. The average air temperature on April 1-10 was mainly at 7…9°C, or close to normal. Precipitation rates were low. Planting of early spring grains and sunflower continued there, reports UkrAgroConsult.

Russia. Planting progress, April 15, 2019

Crop

Planting forecast, Th ha

Planted, Th ha

% of forecast

2019

2018

Spring grains and pulses

29547

2358

1285

8

Spring wheat

12172

216

69

1.8

Spring barley

7830

1248

422

15.9

Rapeseed

1421

45

3.2

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