In the Rostov region completed harvesting of early grain. As have informed IA REGNUM in the press-service of the don Governor August 15, growers had harvested 10 million 115 thousand tons of grain.

"Last year was beaten a historical record of the Rostov region for the collection of grain crops gathered more than 13 million tons. This result is important for the country, since agriculture has been and will be a strategic sector. Today on the don collected 10 million 115 thousand tons of early grain. Because of the lateness of grain, according to the Rostov region can reach harvest 11 million tons", — said the head of the region Vasily Golubev.

As previously reported IA REGNUM, that the record harvest of early grain in 2018 will not be beaten, it was known in advance. The result of the don farmers was affected by the dry spring and hot summer. But despite this, the Ministry of agriculture and food of the region look at the situation with optimism — don region and will be able to provide themselves with bread, and send part of the crop for export.

We will remind, in 2016, don farmers collected 10.5 million tons of grain, in 2017 — 13.5 million tons. The acreage in 2018, was increased and exceeded 3 million hectares.