Forage harvesting has begun in the Leningrad Region

The farms of the southern districts of the Leningrad region have begun to harvest fodder. 376 hectares of perennial grasses have already been cut and 1,492 tons of silage have been harvested. More on this on Tuesday. June 1, the press service of the government of the 47th region reported.

Grasses that are harvested at the optimum time retain nutrients and provide high performance in the livestock industry.

Thanks to innovative approaches to forage harvesting, the Leningrad Region ranks first in Russia in terms of milk productivity of cows and egg production.

About 70% of the sown areas of the Leningrad region are occupied by fodder crops for animal husbandry.