MAIN NEWS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR FOR DECEMBER 11

In Russia, the government will maintain the linkage of preferential agricultural lending to the Central Bank's rate. At the same time, there are plans to increase the amount of funds and expand the list of credit-eligible areas. By 2030, the share of insured agricultural areas and livestock in Russia is expected to increase by approximately 1.5 times. The Ministry of Agriculture also provided information on current and planned measures to simplify agricultural insurance. The Government has expressed its position on the restrictions on the use of palm oil in the food industry. Some experts and market participants have commented on the decision. The State Duma has finally adopted a draft law on the creation of self-regulatory organizations in livestock breeding. The document outlines the main requirements for them and the objectives of their work. "RusAgroTrans" forecasts an increase in wheat exports from Russia in the 2025/26 agricultural year by almost 2 million tons. Analysts also assessed the state and prospects of rail transport and the grain harvest.