Putin pledges greater support for Russia’s agricultural sector

Russia’s president announced on October 8 that the state will offer greater support to the agricultural sector.

In a video address marking ‘Agricultural and Processing Industry Workers’ Day’, Vladimir Putin unveiled a package of new measures covering preferential loans, tariffs, subsidies, leasing, and land-reclamation programs.

He added that the state will strive to ensure the adequate provision of equipment, fertilizers, fuels, and lubricants to farmers.

Putin also highlighted the importance of investing in new breeding technologies, seed production, and biotechnology so as to achieve technological sovereignty.