The Russian Crop Farmers Forum was held in Pyatigorsk on September 5-6, bringing together various stakeholders in the agricultural sector to discuss key issues in crop production and profitability. The forum highlighted the need for support for farmers and discussed the declining yields in the Russian agro-industrial complex. Agro-Industrial Microbiology Group proposed solutions to the challenges in cultivating agricultural crops, focusing on improving soil health and reducing pesticide residues. The forum also discussed the concept of nature-like technologies in agriculture, such as the direct seeding system, to promote more natural conditions for crop growth.