The gross grain harvest in the TRANS-Baikal region due to the drought will be reduced, according to preliminary estimates, up to 60 thousand tons in terms of 230 thousand tons, the press service of the regional Ministry of agriculture.

"The amount of damage is estimated in almost 900 million rubles", - stated in the message.

On the eve of the TRANS-Baikal territory with a two-day visit to the Director of the Department of plant growing of the Ministry of agriculture of the Russian Federation Petr Chekmarev, Deputy Director of the Department of animal production and breeding Gennady Chicken. The visit is associated with the assessment of the effects of the drought faced by all areas of the province.

"The amount of state support will be determined after we know what the area was hurt, what damage is done, the costs incurred by farmers. The Ministry will prepare proposals to the government, and then a decision will be made. The size is a little early, but in any case - will support", - quotes Chekmareva press service of the Ministry of agriculture.

Representatives of the Federal agencies are encouraged to focus on forages.

"In the winter of starvation should be minimal, and today it is the main task for the region. It is now important to determine the need for feed for farms affected by the drought, and, based on the state of grassland, competently fix them for economic entities. No feed should not remain neither a collective farm or personal. You must take all possible measures for the conservation of livestock", - said Chekmarev.

Previously with reference to the press service of the Governor of the region it was reported that the direct loss of crops from drought in Transbaikalia amounted to 540 million roubles, loss of profit of 1.7 billion rubles. Most affected by the drought AGINSKY Buryat district, Argun and Kalgan areas. Fodder decreased to 34% compared to the same period last year.

In July, the Agency "Interfax" in the regional Ministry of agriculture reported that grain yield due to heat waves could fall, according to preliminary data, more than 56% to reach 100 thousand tons. Especially hard hit South-East Transbaikalia, where 70% of sowing.

Due to the drought throughout the region on July 24 was entered emergency mode.