In the southern half of Kazakhstan, against the background of positive air temperatures and precipitation, the active vegetation of winter wheat, perennial grasses and the swelling of buds on the branches of fruit crops continues, World of NAN reports with reference to Kazhydromet.
On the observed plots in the Zhambyl and Almaty regions, the condition of winter wheat is good, the development phase is “sprouts” - “tillering”.
In the West Kazakhstan region, in the areas of cultivation of winter grain crops, the meteorological conditions were favorable for the completion of overwintering.
On the observed plots in the Zhambyl region, after preliminary tillage, the sowing of spring barley began everywhere. On the early sowings of barley, the development phase "seedlings" - "3rd leaf" is noted, the condition of the plants is excellent and good.
In Almaty, Zhambyl and Turkestan regions, the condition of alfalfa, sainfoin and clover herbs is good and satisfactory. Development phase "stem growth". Vegetative watering of alfalfa grasses has started in the Ordabasy district (agropost Bugun) of the Turkestan region.
In the Almaty and Turkestan regions, in orchards with fruit crops, swelling of the buds on the branches of apple and cherry trees is observed, the condition is good.