Marat Akhmetov: “Croppage makes more than 2 mln tonnes in Tatarstan”

On August 17 at a regional meeting chaired by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov Deputy Prime-Minister – Tatarstan Minister of Agriculture and Food Marat Akhmetov reported that 67 percent of areas were harvested in Tatarstan with croppage of more than 2 mln tonnes.

The meeting was traditionally held in video conference format with participation of all municipalities.

Marat Akhmetov noted that average yield made 18.9 centners per hectare.

Sabinsky municipal district is in the lead with 85 percent of areas harvested. According to Marat Akhmetov, some regions must speed up harvesting.

Minister of Agriculture said that 300 thousand tonnes of grain were stored for the regional fund.

Marat Akhmetov also noted that winter crop harvesting campaign started in Tatarstan.

Among main tasks he pointed out provision of livestock fodder for private farmsteads that makes one third of Tatarstan total livestock.

Marat Akhmetov reminded that the regional leadership allocated 260 mln. rubles to support private farmsteads. Besides, 35 thousand tonnes of new crops and 83 thousand tonnes of hay were provided.

Commenting on the situation, Rustam Minnikhanov said that fodder supplies and livestock must be increased in the region.

Rustam Minnikhanov asked the regions to do their utmost to successfully finish harvest works.