In general, 679,100 hectares of land were sown with spring crops in Kyrgyzstan that is 2.3 percent more than last year. The National Statistical Committee provided such data.
The area of perennial noncover grasses increased by 35 percent, spring barley — by 6.7 percent, spring wheat — by 1.6 percent, corn for grain — by 1.4 percent, and vegetables — by 10.1 percent.
At the same time, planting of potatoes and sowing of leguminous, oilseeds, melons and gourds, sugar beet continues in the regions.
