Day of Agriculture at the RUSSIA EXPO
The Day of
Agriculture has started at the RUSSIA EXPO. Its extensive program of events
will present the history, present and future of the Russian agro-industrial
complex - one of the leading sectors of the national economy. The head of the
Ministry of Agriculture Dmitry Patrushev gave the start of the thematic day.
The
Minister emphasized that since 2000 agricultural production has grown by 87%.
The volumes of grain and meat have doubled, the output of food products has
been significantly increased, and fish catch has increased by 60%. This has
made it possible to ensure Russia's food self-sufficiency and to increase
exports 30 times. Last year, our country once again received an impressive
harvest, including, according to preliminary data, 147 million tons of grain.
Livestock breeders increased milk production by 800 thousand tons and meat
production by 300 thousand tons, and fishermen ensured the maximum catch of
aquatic bioresources in 30 years - 5.3 million tons.
According
to the head of the Ministry of Agriculture, today the state, business, science,
industry and related organizations are aimed not only at increasing volumes,
but also at improving the efficiency of production.
"Machinery
and equipment are being upgraded, land is being put into circulation,
legislation is being amended, the quality of products is being improved, and
the education system is being transformed. To ensure import-independence, we
are creating our own competitive seeds and developing breeding. At the same
time, we are working to improve the quality of rural life. Infrastructure is
being renewed and modern housing is being built in non-urban areas. There are
still a lot of tasks ahead of us, and time dictates new challenges. However, I
am sure that understanding of the common cause will allow us to achieve our
objectives," said Dmitry Patrushev.
The
Minister inspected the regional expositions, where the subjects presented their
achievements in the agribusiness sector. At the stand of the Republic of
Mordovia he together with the head of the region Artem Zdunov gave an online
start to the work of a new plant for the production of dry pet food Dobryi
Hozyain LLC (Kind Owner LLC). Its construction began in December 2022, after
reaching full capacity the plant will annually release 50 thousand tons of
products. The plant, worth 1.7 billion rubles, is fitted with the most modern
equipment. Its launch will create more than 100 new jobs in the region.
On the Day
of Agriculture special attention is paid to those who make a huge contribution
to the development of the industry. The head of the Ministry of Agriculture of
Russia presented awards to the best workers of the agro-industrial complex.
Also, today the Minister will inspect the Walk of Fame of agricultural workers,
which opened near Pavilion No. 51 at VDNH. The stands installed on it present
information about prominent people associated with the industry: breeders,
reclamation workers, botanists, veterinarians, collective farm chairmen, brigadiers
and combine harvesters.
A plenary
session on key agricultural achievements, the first All-Russian Farmer Forum,
as well as panels on various industry trends will be held for experts and
industry representatives. And for all visitors there will be numerous
entertaining and educational activities - a parade of agricultural products,
workshops, lectures and tastings. The Main Stage of VDNH will host a Disco of
the 90s, where Russian pop stars will perform their hits, and in
Novo-Prostokvashino visitors will enjoy modern music by popular artists.
In
addition, several venues will host a gastronomic festival featuring world
cuisine dishes cooked exclusively from Russian products.
