the growth Rate of exports of agricultural products by the end of 2019 7.3% exceeded the plan and reached of 118.4%. Revenue from AgroExport in 2019 amounted to over 25 billion dollars, of which 7.9 billion dollars fell on cereals (103,8% of the plan), 5.4 billion rubles – for fish and seafood (100.8% of the plan). “Today, Russia has a historical chance, a kind of window of opportunity that is opened to our farmers for the intensification of the export of agricultural products. To some extent plays into the hands and global market conditions, this is confirmed by Russian and foreign experts”, – told “RG” the Deputy Prime Minister.
In her opinion, to realize the export potential of agribusiness in full, focusing on at least three fronts. First, it is necessary to involve unused agricultural land in the turnover and increase their productivity. And the government is preparing appropriate measures for this purpose. Second, to develop a program of scientific and technological development in various areas of agriculture. “We receive research and development can be the key to intensification of agricultural production with high added value,” – said Abramchenko. In addition, the undeniable competitive advantages of agricultural products with improved environmental characteristics. A bill already submitted to the government.
According to the agriculture Ministry on 9 August, the export of agricultural products increased by 13% compared to the same period last year (including countries of EEU). The biggest increase – more than half – from meat and dairy products. Increased supplies of oil and fat products industry (+27%), food processing industry (+22%), grain (+7%). The main partner is China: in comparison with 2019, the country imported agricultural products from Russia 28% more. It is followed by Turkey (+30%) and the EU (+8%).
According to General Director of the Institute for agricultural market studies Dmitry Rylko, exports could reach at least 26 billion dollars – due to the good harvest of grain and oil. Importantly, to preserve purchasing power.
