Russia cuts 2013 winter grain sowing forecast to 15.9 Mln ha
2012-11-29 10:01:02
Russia’s Agricultural Ministry has cut the forecast for 2013 winter grain sowing area to 15.9 Mln ha from 16.8 Mln ha, Deputy Minister Ilya Shestakov said.
“Due to unfavorable market conditions in several regions we have to reduce the forecast to 15.9 Mln ha,” he said.
So far, Russia has sown 15.8 Mln ha of winter crops, down 123 Th ha compared with the same date last year.