Spring Crop Planting Progress in Orel Region
As of May 12, farmers in the Orel region have sown 286.1 thousand hectares of spring grains, achieving 78% of the targeted area, according to the regional agriculture department. Key crops include:
- Spring wheat – 100,000 ha (93% of plan)
- Barley – 113,700 ha (97% of plan)
- Oats – 7,200 ha
- Corn – 23,300 ha
- Buckwheat – 3,600 ha
Thirteen districts have each sown over 10,000 hectares, with Livensky District leading at 28,400 hectares.
Sugar Beet and Oilseed Planting Advances
Sugar beet sowing is nearing completion, with 63,200 hectares planted. Mtsensky District expanded its sugar beet area by 30%, reaching 8,700 hectares.
Oilseed crops cover 238,800 hectares (62% of forecast), including:
- Sunflower – 54,200 ha (101% of plan)
- Soybeans – 88,800 ha
- Rapeseed – 69,600 ha
Livensky District leads in sunflower (12,600 ha), Kolpnyansky in soybeans (17,000 ha), and Dmitrovsky in rapeseed (9,100 ha).
Potato Planting Underway
Potatoes have been planted on 2,100 hectares (47% of plan) across ten districts.
The Orel region is on track with its spring planting campaign, demonstrating strong progress in grains, oilseeds, and sugar beet cultivation. With key districts outperforming expectations, the region is poised for a productive agricultural season. Continued monitoring of weather conditions and crop development will be crucial in ensuring optimal yields.
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