The share of domestically bred agricultural crop seeds in the Russian agro-industrial complex increased in 2024

Published 2024년 12월 24일

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A study conducted by Rusid breeding and seed company and Pole.RF magazine for farmers reveals a significant increase in the use of domestically bred agricultural crop seeds in Russia's agro-industrial complex by 2024. The most notable increases were seen in soybeans, sunflowers, and corn, with local seeds becoming the dominant choice in many regions. This surge is largely attributed to active government support, including import quotas, and the development of modern infrastructure for selection and seed production. The study also highlights a notable decrease in the import of corn, sunflower, and potato seeds, indicating a growing preference for domestic seeds and a move towards increasing self-sufficiency in agriculture.

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The share of domestically bred agricultural crop seeds in the Russian agro-industrial complex increased in 2024, according to a study conducted by the Rusid breeding and seed company together with the Pole.RF magazine for farmers. The greatest progress was achieved in such strategically important agricultural crops as soybeans, sunflowers and corn. Thus, the share of Russian soybean seeds increased from 43.5% in 2022 to 47.1% in 2023 and to 50% in 2024, sunflower seeds - from 23% to 29.6% and to 44%, respectively, corn seeds - from 41.8% to 45.5% and 48%. According to the authors of the study, active government support, including the introduction of quotas on seed imports, played a key role in achieving these indicators. This allowed domestic producers to strengthen their positions. In addition, an important contribution was the creation of a modern infrastructure for selection and seed production. In Adygea, for example, a selection and seed production center of the Rusid company ...

Source: Milknews