Russia: Subsidies for the development of viticulture in Crimea exceeded 736 million rubles this year

Subsidies for the development of the viticulture industry in the Republic of Crimea, which include the establishment of young vineyards and work with fruit-bearing ones, amounted to more than 736 million rubles in 2024, the republic's Ministry of Agriculture told TASS. "In 2024, funding in the amount of 736.797 million rubles was allocated for the development of the viticulture and winemaking industry for young vineyards (for the establishment and construction of trellises) and for vineyards at a fruit-bearing age (for the purchase of machinery and equipment). To date, the amount has been fully utilized," the regional Ministry of Agriculture reported. The Ministry noted that thanks to government support measures, through the annual renewal of grape plantings, it was gradually possible to reduce the share of low-yielding vineyards. According to the Crimean Statistics Service, the gross grape harvest of the 2023 harvest amounted to 115.22 thousand tons. To date, according to the ...