MAIN NEWS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR FOR AUGUST 22

Published Aug 22, 2025

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Starting from 2026, subsidies for elite seed production in Russia will be extended only to domestic seeds, said the head of the Ministry of Agriculture Oksana Lut. Meanwhile, other priority support areas remain unchanged.

This year, the oilseed crop in Russia, taking into account new regions, may reach another record of more than 33.5 million tons, the Oil Union forecasts. They also provided a forecast for the export of sunflower oil.

The forecast for the grain harvest in the Russian Federation remains unchanged at 135 million tons, said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev. He also reported on the current state and progress of the harvest.

Lands in the Rostov region are losing fertility due to a number of negative factors, said Professor Olga Bezuglova from the Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Assessment at the Southern Federal University. She outlined several measures to address the problem.

The Ministry of Agriculture will soon focus on improving the quality of nutrition for Russians. The problem with food, in particular, is evidenced by a recent survey among Russians.

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From 2026, subsidies for elite seed production in Russia will be extended only to domestic seeds, said the head of the Ministry of Agriculture Oksana Lut. At the same time, other priority areas of support remain unchanged. This year, the oilseed crop in Russia, taking into account new regions, may reach another record of more than 33.5 million tons, the Oil and Fat Union forecasts. They also provided a forecast for the export of sunflower oil. The forecast for the grain harvest in the Russian Federation remains unchanged at 135 million tons, said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev. He also reported on the current state and progress of the harvest. Lands in the Rostov region are losing fertility due to a number of negative factors, said Professor Olga Bezuglova from the Department of Soil Science and Land Resources ...
Source: Rosng

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