Despite prolonged rains, average grain yield increased by 7.1% last summer
Last summer saw a 7.1% increase in the average yield of grain crops in Latvia, despite significant rainfall impacting growing conditions.
Snow-Capped Hira Mountains, Spring Nearby: Early Blooming Rapeseed Flowers in Full Bloom by Lake Biwa
In Shiga Prefecture's Moriyama City, early-blooming rapeseed flowers, known as Kanzaki Hanana, are in full bloom at Nagisa Park, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic contrast with the snow-capped Hira Mountains.
Important international recognition for investigative journalism!
The Global Investigative Journalism Network has highlighted a Belarusian investigative center for its work in uncovering the trafficking of Ukrainian rapeseed during an important recognition of Eastern European journalism.