The quota for the import of sugar beet seeds may be reduced

The import quota for sugar beet seeds from unfriendly countries for 2026 may be reduced, a source familiar with the discussion told "Agroinvestor". "If approved, the import quota will be approximately a quarter of last year's level," he said, explaining that the reduction is due to a 60% increase in the production of domestically bred seeds compared to last year, as well as significant seed reserves among farmers, as confirmed by data from the FGUS "Seed Production" system. According to an order from the Ministry of Agriculture, the volume of permitted sugar beet seed imports for 2025 was 2,000 tons, and for 2024, it was 2,900 tons. According to a source from "Agroinvestor," the quota is traditionally calculated based on the need for seed units for projected sowing. With an area of approximately 1.2 million hectares under sugar beet (which was the case last year and remains the same this year), approximately 1.5-1.6 million seed units are required. Another "Agroinvestor" ...