1810 thousand hectares (or 87%) of soil treated in Tatarstan

Minsagir Nurtdinov reminded that the corn and sunflower harvest is underway with 9.5 thousand hectares of corn fields remain to be harvested. Thus, 38.6 thousand hectares of sunflower fields have been harvested, achieving an average yield of 13.5 centners per hectare.

Speaking about soil treatment, Minsagir Nurtdinov said that 1810 thousand hectares (or 87%) of soil have been treated.

First Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food also reported on preparation of agricultural equipment for winter storage.  

The meeting was held by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov with participation of all municipalities. Tatarstan First Deputy Prime Minister Ravil Muratov also took part in the meeting.