Many producers have already complained to the Ministry of Agriculture that, by the beginning of the sowing campaign, they cannot buy fertilizers due to a shortage in the market.

Despite all the restrictions, the leaders of the agro-industrial sector were able to meet and discuss current problems and prospects for the development of the industry.

In the week before February 1, Russian exporters «strained themselves» and sent abroad 40% of the seasonal harvest in just 7 days.

According to the National Union of Agricultural Insurers, some regions in Russia already insure from a quarter to half of their crops.

The Eurasian Economic Union has decided to completely abandon paper-based document flow in seaports and go to electronic.

While grain producers see the duties as a loss, livestock breeders argue that the introduction of duties will keep the price of meat affordable.

A grain quota of 17.5 million tonnes has been distributed among 234 companies.

In 2020, Russia exported agricultural products worth about $ 29.4 billion. However, there is reason to believe that this value may become lower in the coming year.

The already introduced duties on the export of grain, corn and barley are just the first signs of the emergence of a permanent floating duty mechanism.

According to the Federal State Statistics Service, in 2020, road cargo transportation decreased to the minimum level of 2016, judging by the volume of delivered goods.