--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20220810-russia-may-ban-seed-imports-from-us-and-eu/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Russia may ban seed imports from US and EU Publication Date: 2022-08-10T13:00:38-04:00 Last Updated: 2022-09-02T12:30:11-04:00 Author: Kirill Shakin (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/shakinkirill/) Categories: [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/), [Trade & Policy](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/trade-and-policy/) ![Russia may ban seed imports from US and EU](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/nature-blossom-plant-sun-field-prairie-568012-pxhere.com_-scaled-1.jpg) Sanctions lead to counter-sanctions. Russia may soon ban seed imports from the United States and the European Union as its response to the sanctions imposed by the Western countries. The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia has already called on the regional bodies of the agro-industrial complex to get prepared for a possible cessation of the import of seeds from unfriendly countries. The state authorities are currently discussing a plan for the purchase of sunflower seeds of Russian selection by the domestic farmers. In general, Russia imports up to 97% of sugar beet seeds, 77% of sunflower seeds, and 30% of potatoes. “Restrictions on the imports from the European Union and the United States, together with state support for seed production, will gradually help to completely replace foreign planting material with domestic ones and increase the agro-technological security of Russia,” commented the information and analytical service of Fertilizer Daily. Source: [Kommersant](https://kommersant-ru.turbopages.org/kommersant.ru/s/doc/5493536) Tags: [agriculture](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/agriculture/), [European Union](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/european-union/), [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.