KAZAKHSTAN: Sowing of spring crops has been completed in the Akmola Region

 

Akmola region is one of the significant grain regions of the country, and today it has completed the sowing campaign of spring crops. The area of sown areas amounted to almost 5 million hectares, which exceeds the area of 2020. The main crop is wheat (3.8 million hectares).

The completion of the spring sowing of spring crops in the Akmola region of Kazakhstan has become an important milestone for local farmers who are preparing for further work on grain production. However, drought in the region can negatively affect crop yields, which poses new challenges for farmers. Despite this, local farmers hope for a successful

Agricultural enterprises in the region carried out snow retention in winter and before the sowing campaign carried out work on the moisture closure to obtain a better quality harvest.

To ensure that the new crop is of high quality, it is crucial not only to harvest it on time, but also to dry it correctly. Improper use of grain dryers can lead to significant quality losses.

Here are the main recommendations:

Moisture control before drying. It is advisable to measure grain moisture using instruments (analytical or express analyzers). Knowing the initial moisture content, you can set the correct drying mode to avoid overdrying or underdrying.