April 4 2006, 09:18

Russia: Harvest of the current year is under threat - Gordeev

Harvest of the current year in Russia is under threat, Alexei Gordeev, Head of Agricultural Ministry of Russia, informed on April, 3.

Damage of 3.05 mln ha crops was caused by abnormally cold winter in 2005/2006 in Russia. Difficult weather conditions are expected in summer too, meteorologists reported.