Russia confirms its status of a leading grain
producer and takes leading positions in wheat export, said the Russian
president.
MOSCOW,
October 8. /TASS/. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin greeted the Russian
agricultural sector’s workers on the Day of Agriculture and Processing
Industry, noting the country expects a record grain harvest, the Kremlin’s
press service said on Sunday.
"Today,
agriculture and the entire agro-industrial complex, is a most dynamic sector of
the Russian economy," the greeting reads. "This year, we expect the
record harvest - about 130 billion tonnes, and this record is made in not at
all favorable weather conditions."
Russia confirms its status of a leading grain producer and takes leading positions in wheat export, the president said. "We can see positive dynamics also in other directions, like production of pork and meat, in oilseeds, sugar beet, fruit and vegetables," he added.
The
stimulating methods prove their effectiveness. "We are pleased to see
development of various forms: not only big companies, but small farms," the
telegram reads.
The
president stressed the country should develop organic products, develop deep
processing, improve its positions on the global markets, use effectively the
natural advantages of agriculture.
Raising
living standards in villages remains a priority, he said. "Those are
development of the social sphere, renovation of schools, clinics, cultural
institutions, building roads and improvement of the rural territories,"
the president said.
Source: ITAR-TASS 09-10-2017
