Weather problems in the South did not seriously harm winter crops.

The sowing of winter crops in the southern regions of Russia did not suffer significantly from return frosts and heavy rains that were observed in April and May. This was reported by the Rosselkhoztsentr, as reported by TASS. The organization noted that their condition is currently assessed as good and satisfactory overall. In particular, this situation is observed in the Volgograd region. In the Krasnodar Territory, winter crops are in satisfactory condition. Measures against diseases, pests, and weeds were successfully carried out in the region on a total area of more than 3 million hectares. They are also assessed as satisfactory in Kalmykia. The phytosanitary condition of winter crops in the Rostov region is recognized as good. Rosselkhoztsentr also noted that return frosts in April slightly damaged only those cereal crops that entered the tube stage earlier than the due time. Where, on what area, and with what volumes this occurred is not specified. Branches of the service ...