Peasant farms in the Jewish Autonomous Oblast have overfulfilled their potato planting plan by 100.2%, with seed tubers planted across 202 hectares, according to the regional agricultural department. However, this year “the second bread” is being cultivated in only two districts—Birobidzhan and Leninsky—after the Oktyabrsky district dropped out, reportedly due to difficulties with product sales. The contraction comes despite the successful potato campaign, as local farmers adjust their strategies amid market challenges.
Meanwhile, persistent rains have put the sowing of other crops on hold across the Amur region. As of June 3, soybeans had been planted on only 63.1% of the planned area (76,819 out of 121,790.6 hectares). In contrast, corn exceeded its target at 127.2% (14,190 hectares), while rice lagged dramatically at just 18.7% (140 out of 750 hectares). Vegetable planting has also fallen behind, with only 28.1% of the intended area (12.35 out of 43.95 hectares) completed.
