In Volyn, winter grains were sown on an area of 186 thousand hectares, which is 17 percent more than last year. Spring crops are planned to be placed on 265 thousand hectares. These figures were cited at a meeting of the board of the main department of agriculture and food of the regional state administration. \nIt is planned to sow 30 thousand hectares with spring wheat. The same area will be occupied by sugar beets. \nas stated by the deputy head of the department of agriculture and food of the regional state administration Vasyl Bytov, the region's farms are sufficiently provided with seeds, however, of the required 210 tons of pesticides, only 52 have been purchased in the region. It was also reported that this year there is a very high probability of crop infection, which could lead to low harvests. The region is provided with mineral fertilizers only at 62 percent. \nAt the board meeting, the issue of paying off wage arrears and the task of raising its average level in agricultural enterprises of the region were also considered. \n \n