17 June 2019, 07:50,
Ukraine
Kusto Agro fields damaged in severe weather events
The Kusto Agro fields have suffered from severe weather events in Zhytomyr region.
"Heavy rainfalls in Zhytomyr region caused flooding of the fields. The most affected area of sunflower totals 150 hectares. There are "islets" in the fields still preserving moisture," the report says.
This year's bad weather mainly affected Lishchynske and Agroline Ukraine farms.
"Nevertheless, agricultural producers hope to get a large number of plants emerged this season," the message says.
Despite the adverse weather conditions, winter barley has demonstrated high yields, so farms are actively preparing for harvesting.