ASTANA. 29.03.2010. KAZINFORM /Damir Baimanov/ As of March 26 5.5 mln tons of grain of the last year harvest were exported. Minister of Agriculture Akhylbek Kurishbayev has announced it at the Government's telephone conference on Monday, March 29. It is necessary to note that owing to measures taken by the Government, Prodcorporation JSC procured about 5 mln tons of grain. "As of March 26 5.5 mln tons of grain of the last year harvest were exported", A.Kurishbayev said. According to the Minister, the situation on sale of the last year grain is still difficult. *** Spring sowing space to make up 19.1 mln ha this year ASTANA. 29.03.2010. KAZINFORM /Damir Baimanov/ According to akimats (administrations) of oblasts, the spring sowing space is forecasted to make up 19.1 mln ha this year. Minister of Agriculture Akhylbek Kurishbayev has announced it at the Government's telephone conference on Monday, March 29. "Expansion of crop area is expected due to priority cultures", the Minister emphasized. Grain crops are planned to be placed on the area covering 16.7 mln ha, oilseeds - 1.4 mln ha.