Harvesting campaign in Tatarstan crosses “equator”

Currently more than a half of sown area has been harvested in Tatarstan. Such information was given by RT Vice-premier – Minister of agriculture and foodstuff Marat Akhmetov at a meeting in House of RT Government held by RT President Rustam Minnikhanov.

According to M.Akhmetov last week was very favorable for harvesting. “52 % of area has been harvested in republic”, - Head of Ministry of agriculture and foodstuff said. Currently 200 thousand tons of crops are being milled in republic within 24 hours. In general, harvesting works are organized in all the regions of republic. 1,7 mln. tons of feed units are procured in Tatarstan.

Marat Akhmetov informs that according to scientists’ forecast abnormal heat and drought may be repeated in 2012 thus it is important to provide 2-year reserve of fodder. He reminds as well that this year much work has been done on irrigation of sown areas for growing vegetables.

The minister advised villagers to prepare the soil and procure fertilizers noting that no budget subsidies will be allocated for purchasing fertilizers in a current year. Agricultural manufacturers will have to purchase on their own.

RT President Rustam Minnikhanov told about need for a strategy of crops consumption. He also reminded about necessity to return taken loans back to the state. Speaking about family farms and private households RT President gave assignment to provide them with fodder and organize collection and sale of production made.