In the north of Kazakhstan, plowing has not yet begun
Due to unfavorable weather conditions, namely torrential rains, it is impossible to start field work in the north of Kazakhstan.
In the main three grain regions, Akmola, Kostanay and North-Kazakhstan regions, plowing has not started yet. Heavy rains do not contribute to active seeding.
However, according to the data received from the Ministry of Agriculture, at the beginning of May, the moisture closure was conduct on the 52.3% of the territory, also 24.8% of the territory was pre-planted, and spring plowing ended on just slightly over than 70% of the territory.
It should be recalled that is was managed to complete the sowing works in such regions as South Kazakhstan and Zhambyl.
Oilseeds will be sown in all regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The total area allocated for this culture will be 2.520 million hectares. At the beginning of May, 11.5% of the total area was sown. Sowing began in six regions.
In should be recalled that the total amount of areas allocated for planting crops this year will amount to more than 21.8 million hectares.
Rains in northern Kazakhstan have caused a delay in the start of the sowing campaign. While farmers in other regions of the country have already begun their field work, those in the north are still waiting for dry weather. The delay in the sowing campaign may lead to a reduction in yields and additional costs for pest and disease control.
However, in some cases, the yield may increase if the sowing is done after the optimal time. Therefore, many farmers are waiting for better weather to begin the sowing campaign.
Nevertheless, the delay in field work may negatively impact the economy of the region, as the agricultural sector is one of the main sources of income in northern Kazakhstan. Overall, unstable weather conditions may have serious consequences for the agriculture of the region, and the government should take appropriate measures to minimize damage and support farmers.