--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20231009-putin-pledges-greater-support-for-russias-agricultural-sector/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Putin pledges greater support for Russia’s agricultural sector Publication Date: 2023-10-09T13:00:26-04:00 Last Updated: 2023-10-08T16:18:57-04:00 Author: Kim Clarksen (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/kimclarksen/) Categories: [AgTech & Research](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/agtech-and-research/), [Trade & Policy](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/trade-and-policy/) ![green cereal wheat agriculture season begin nature idyllic wallpaper background advertising poster concept photography with clear blue sky unfocused scenic view and empty copy space for your text here](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/green-cereal-wheat-agriculture-season-begin-nature-idyllic-wallpaper-background-advertising-poster-concept-photography-with-clear-blue-sky-unfocused-scenic-view-and-empty-copy-space-for-your-text-here-stockpack-unsplash-scaled-e1696781822744.jpg) The package of measures was announced on Agricultural and Processing Industry Workers’ Day. 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. Tags: [Putin](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/putin/), [Russia](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/russia/), [State subsidies](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/state-subsidies/), [Technological sovereignty](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/technological-sovereignty/) --- **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.