The Russian Federation introduces a quota on the import of seeds of a number of agricultural crops from unfriendly countries

Published Jan 30, 2024

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Russia is implementing a quota on the import of seeds for various agricultural crops from countries it deems unfriendly, totaling 33.1 thousand tons. The quota, affecting seeds of potatoes, wheat, rye, barley, corn, soybeans, sunflowers, and sugar beets, is designed to speed up import substitution in seed production. The Ministry of Agriculture will determine the total volume based on the needs of Russian seed growers, taking into account the balance of domestic production, import, and export of seeds. Over the next three years, the volumes of imported seeds will be flexibly regulated and gradually reduced as domestic production increases.

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Moscow. January 30. INTERFAX.RU - The Russian Federation is introducing a quota for the import of seeds of a number of agricultural crops from unfriendly countries in the amount of 33.1 thousand tons. According to a government press release, the corresponding decree was signed on January 27, 2024. According to the document, quotas will begin to apply from the 11th working day from the date of entry into force of the resolution until December 31, 2024 inclusive. The resolution comes into force on the date of official publication. The restrictions will affect seeds of potatoes, wheat, rye, barley, corn, soybeans, sunflowers and sugar beets. According to the resolution, the import quota for potato seeds is set at 16 thousand tons, barley - 0.6 thousand tons, corn - 5 thousand tons, including waxy - 0.6 thousand tons, rapeseed (hybrids) - 2 thousand tons, sunflower (hybrid) - 7.5 thousand tons, sugar beet (hybrids) - 2 thousand tons. There is a zero quota for wheat, rye, and soybeans. ...

Source: Interfax