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Ukrtsukor estimates over 80% sugar beet sown areas as good/satisfactory
11.07.2006 10:20 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
National Ukrainian Sugar Producers Association Ukrtsukor (incorporating domestic sugar plants) estimates condition of over 80% sugar beet sown areas (as of early Jul 2006) as good/satisfactory. As to Association, 20% sown areas require substantial agrochemical treatment due to pests/weeds. Association experts admit this year sugar beet growth indexes are somewhat down against last year due to beet sowing having been delayed under unfavorable weather conditions as well as owing to end May-early Jun cool/wet weather. In part., as of Jun l, 2006, sugar beet roots average weight was 41gr (down against last year similar 43 gr); tops average weight 151 gr (down as of last year similar 152 gr); sugar beet shoots density remained unchanged against last year similar period 87,000 per 1 ha. As to State Statistics Committee earlier report, Ukrainian Jun 1, 2006 sugar beet sown areas totaled 821,100 ha, up 21.8% as of Jun 1, 2005. As to Ukrtsukor earlier forecast, country 2006 sugar beet crop will total 2021 mn MT. As to State Statistics Committee, Ukrainian 2005 sugar beet gross crop had declined to 15.6 mn MT, down 5.9% against 2004. As to Committee, 2005 sugar beet average yield was 249,7 metric centners per ha.
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