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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a meeting "On the progress of seasonal fieldwork in 2025." The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Roshydromet, Rosagroleasing, representatives of other relevant agencies and relevant businesses, as well as heads of Russian regions.
"Throughout the season, despite the weather extremes, the yield of our main crops exceeded last year's. This applies to grains and oilseeds, sugar beets, and potatoes. We can confidently say that this year's grain harvest will be one of the most significant in our country's recent history," said Dmitry Patrushev.
The new harvest is nearing completion. The Deputy Prime Minister reported that the current grain volume in bunker weight exceeds 145 million tons. After processing, the grain volume is expected to reach at least 135 million tons, including 90 million tons of wheat. Record soybean and rapeseed harvests are also expected, while the potato harvest is expected to reach 8 million tons. Dmitry Patrushev emphasized the importance of completing the harvest on the remaining acreage with minimal losses.
To date, approximately 20 million hectares have already been sown with winter crops for next year's harvest, which is in line with projected figures.
The government maintains comprehensive support for the agricultural sector. More than 600 billion rubles have been allocated for the implementation of industry-specific state programs in 2025. Over 100 billion of this amount is allocated for direct subsidies to farmers, with a comparable amount planned for next year.
Regional leaders presented information on the completion of the harvest and the progress of winter sowing.
During the meeting, Dmitry Patrushev focused on preparations for the new season, particularly in terms of material and technical resources. By the end of December, the Ministry of Agriculture must approve and send to the regions the completed 2026 crop acreage structure, which is the key to a balanced harvest.
The Deputy Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of continuing the transition to domestically bred seeds. A comprehensive set of state support measures exists for this purpose, including incentives for scientific research and the replication of the resulting materials. Furthermore, the Ministry of Agriculture annually develops plans for the regions of the Russian Federation to utilize these seeds in agricultural production.
Dmitry Patrushev also noted the need to secure the purchase of mineral fertilizers and crop protection products in advance, without waiting for a significant increase in demand just before the start of the sowing season.
Providing farmers with the necessary agricultural machinery and fuel remains a priority. Specifically, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Energy must develop a fuel supply plan for the new season.
To ensure effective preparation for the start of the sowing campaign, the Ministry of Agriculture has been instructed to hold a series of on-site headquarters meetings across federal districts and regions to assess the situation on the ground.
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