Just as every year, spring field works were carried out during the short period of time in “Lidiyivs’ke” branch of “NIBULON”, which is located in Domanivskyy district. Of course works in the field are still being continued today, but its basic types: care of winter crops, seeding of early spring, later seeding of industrial crops – are already done. Seeding of winter crops overwintered well, – tells the chief agronomist of the branch V. Filimonov. – Rape occupies 162 hectares and is in excellent condition, it was planted for the first time last autumn. We have not lost a single hectare of it. Winter wheat (1400 hectares) and barley (627 hectares) came out of wintering ground without losses. As soon as snow came off, all winter crops got the first mineral feeding. Outfits went into the field at night when soil got frozen and it was possible to work. This year we have spring crops a bit more than 1500 hectares. Sorghum occupies 195 hectares and barley occupies 220. Sowings have already given crops. As it was planned, it took 5 days to sow corn and sunflowers, this year they occupy 470 and 560 hectares respectively. Fields for sowings were carefully prepared since autumn, seeds were purchased from the best foreign companies. During whole light day people worked. Industry specialists, from the director O.K. Tereshchenko to technical services were present at the field all the time. This is because sowing is extremely important stage in cultivating of crops. Although everything is important to the workers of “NIBULON”, that is why the results are relevant. Since “Lidiyivs’ke” is a research branch, demonstrational sowings are practiced here. In particular sowings of such crops as sorghum, corn and sunflower are practiced this year. According to the chief agronomist V. Filimonov – the aim of such sowings is to identify seed of that hybrid and producers which is the most appropriate for cultivation. It is examined in all respects: according to yield, response to fertilizers, adapting to weather conditions, etc. After harvesting we can see which one is the most optimal for cultivation and continue to buy only this seed. Hybrids from seven leading producers, including American, French, German, together with Ukrainian companies, are at this year’s demonstrational sowings. We did similar work before, but this year it is the first time when we work with such great volumes. According to the research, seeds of various producers will be purchased not only for our branch, but also for other branches of “NIBULON” that are located in our climatic zone. In addition to grain and industrial crops “Lidiyevs’ke” branch gradually expands a vegetable plot. Head of the branch O.K. Tereshchenko (agronomist by profession) together with the chief agronomist V.V. Filimonov created a small greenhouse a few years ago, it occupies only several tens of square meters. They started to grow early vegetables for the needs of their own canteen. Vegetables crops were planted on several tens hundred of square meters in the open. O.K. Tereshchenko says – We have experienced the benefits of vegeculture. There is no need to waste time on the purchase of products, spend significant resources, care about provision for winter. The whole set of vegetable production is “at hand” not far from the canteen. Girls take baskets or buckets and in a half of an hour vitamin products are already on the table. Onion, parsley we have from early spring, the first cucumber we received in early April, the tomatoes we will start gathering in the second half of May. At that time, prices for vegetables are rather high, but we have our own. V.V. Filimonov adds – Last year we had only 0,5 hectares of vegetables, this year the vegetable garden is extended to 3 hectares. Drop irrigation is used for vegetables growing. Vegetable seeds of Dutch production are bought. Part of it is sown in greenhouses and later, transplant seedlings will be planted in open. Set of vegetable crops is quite wide – potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, cabbage, squash, peppers, eggplants, etc. We have seed planter for vegetable crops sowing. As for the effectiveness of vegetable production, last year five tons of potatoes were received from half a hectare, we were provided with beets, carrots, cabbage, onions, some parts of preservation and pickles for winter, during time of vegetables season we are completely provided with them. This year we are planning not only to ensure our own needs, but also to share with other branches, and canteen of the terminal. Vegetables should be cherished. Thus additional staff will be provided with work at summer time. Since the 1st of April over 50 people have obtained employment and will receive guaranteed salary until November-December at “Lidiyivs’ke” branch. It is in addition to the main part of the staff that is constantly working. You can hardly find so many busy people in any village. Activity in other production units is being continued. Preparing for harvesting has already been started at thrashing floor and workshop. At the farm, after the transfer of the cows to pasture, the average daily milk yield per cow increased up to 17 liters. Work on improvement is being continued: windows are changed in the House of Culture, project for the construction of Lidiyivs’ka school gym is developed. Thus, “NIBULON’s” branch lives an active full life.