--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20220401-russia-may-face-problems-with-seeds-import/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Russia may face problems with seeds import Publication Date: 2022-04-01T15:00:47-04:00 Last Updated: 2022-03-31T16:11:48-04:00 Author: Dmitry Savinsky (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/dsavinsky/) Categories: [Trade & Policy](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/trade-and-policy/) ![Russia may face problems with seeds import](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cucumber-gcc57e071f_1920.jpg) The Ministry of Agriculture put forward an interesting proposal. Russian agriculture may face difficulties with imports of seeds due to sanctions imposed by the European countries and the USA. Therefore the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia proposes to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) to zero on the sale of domestic seeds, said the head of the department Dmitry Patrushev. “Amid the pressure of sanctions, we propose to change taxation and establish a zero VAT rate for the sale of all seeds of domestic selection,” said Dmitry Patrushev. “Currently, we are waiting for the approval of this position. Taking into account potential problems with the seeds imports, our proposal is likely to be supported.” According to Fertilizer Daily, the share of imports in the structure of seed consumption, depending on the specific crop, can range from 50-90% or more. A zero VAT rate for the sale of seeds of Russian selection can give a powerful impetus to the development of domestic seed production. Tags: [agriculture](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/agriculture/), [Ministry of Agriculture of Russia](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/ministry-of-agriculture-of-russia/), [Russia](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/russia/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.