The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia announced a further expansion of the area under rapeseed and soybeans

Published 2023년 3월 17일

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In 2022, Russia achieved a record oilseed harvest of 29.1 million tons, a 17% increase from 2021, and plans to further grow rapeseed and soybeans in 2023. This surge in production has led to a significant increase in oil production and exports, with over 40% increase compared to 2021. The Ministry of Agriculture is working to introduce domestic breeding achievements into agricultural production and increase their competitiveness through state support measures, including increased funding and compensation for capital expenditures. The Ministry is also taking steps to limit imports and increase localization of seed production, with draft resolutions limiting imports from unfriendly states and regulating import conditions. Adjustments to the Federal Scientific and Technical Program for the Development of Agriculture include new subprograms and draft amendments to the seed production law.

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In 2022, a record harvest of oilseeds was harvested in Russia, but farmers will not stop there, and the Ministry of Agriculture will accelerate the introduction of domestic breeding achievements into agricultural production The gross harvest of the main oilseeds in Russia last year reached a record 29.1 million tons in net weight, which is 17% higher than in 2021, according to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation. Including sunflower harvest amounted to 16.4 million tons (+4.5%), soybeans - 6 million tons (+26%), rapeseed - 4.5 million tons (+61.6%). The increase in production volumes was ensured by increasing the yield. Another factor is the expansion of acreage. In the current 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia plans their further growth under rapeseed and soybeans. Due to the increase in the raw material base, processing received a significant impetus. In 2022, more than 5.9 million tons (+14.3%) of sunflower, 825.1 thousand tons (+16.2%) of soybean ...

Source: Agroxxi