In 2026, preferential lending remains the priority state aid for agricultural producers. State support for the agro-industrial complex of the Russian Federation in 2025, according to preliminary data, will amount to 665 billion rubles for four government programs overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture. This was reported by the First Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, Elena Fastova. "We will be finalizing the results in January. Funds are still being received," she said. Fastova reminded that at the beginning of the year, the amount of state support was determined at 532 billion rubles. "Throughout the year, the amount increased. Additional funding was allocated to support exports and preferential lending," she specified. In particular, for the support of preferential lending in 2025, 100 billion rubles were initially planned. "We end the year with state support of 250 billion rubles. For 2026, the budget provides for 123 billion rubles," the First Deputy ...