Kyrgyzstan will cover the shortage of grain seeds for spring sowing by supplying cheaper products from the Russian Federation

Published 2024년 1월 11일

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Kyrgyzstan will need 67.2 thousand tons of cereal grain seeds for spring sowing in 2024, of which 56 thousand tons were collected from their own production, leaving a shortage of 27.2% that will be covered by subsidies from Russia with a 30% discount. 30% of the total area in Kyrgyz Republic is occupied by domestic varieties, and seed farms currently produce 15-20% of the total need for certified seeds. To increase export potential, joint ventures with foreign partners are planned for the production and sale of seeds of various crops, and the Ministry of Agriculture has provided discounted prices for seed material.

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For spring sowing in 2024, Kyrgyzstan will need 67.2 thousand tons of cereal grain seeds. 56 thousand tons of seed material of our own production were collected (83.3% of the requirement). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The shortage of seeds will be covered by supplies from Russia through a system of subsidies with a 30% discount, the Ministry of Agriculture clarified. It is noted that currently 30% of the total area in the Kyrgyz Republic is occupied by domestic varieties. Seed farms produce 15-20% of the total need for certified seeds. In order to increase export potential, together with local authorities, it is planned to create joint ventures with foreign partners for the production and sale of seeds of corn, peas, alfalfa, cotton, and vegetable crops. It is clarified that in order to supply farmers with quality seeds, the Ministry of Agriculture provided the following prices for seed material: - Winter wheat Elite ...

Source: Zol