A state of emergency because of the drought in the Altai yet will not enter

a state of emergency because of the drought in the Altai yet will not enter. As the Minister of agriculture Alexander Chebotaev, the situation is complicated, but the reasons for this. It is reported by the GTRK “Altai”.

back in the fall for 75% of arable farmers recorded lack of moisture in the soil. In the spring in some areas fell more than 10% lower than normal. The June rains the situation is not changed. Now drought affects the Eastern and Western Kulunda, Prihlaska area, the foothills. But under the criteria of emergency situation in any area does not fall.

the Sowing campaign in the region has not yet ended. The structure of crops due to drought in the region has changed a bit. As noted by Alexander Chebotaev, increased the area under forage crops, buckwheat and flax.

Text: GTRK “Altai”