Ildar Khalikov takes part in All-Russia meeting on harvesting works

On August 24, Head of Tatarstan Government Ildar Khalikov took part in All-Russia meeting on harvesting works and measures on increasing agricultural production held by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Kursk.

Dmitry Medvedev said that the meeting was dedicated to some decisions connected with restrictions on the import of food from abroad, and therefore, some alterations should be made in the state programme of agricultural development.

Speaking about harvesting campaign, Dmitry Medvedev was satisfied with the results. He noted that 66 million tonnes of crops were threshed. “We can completely satisfy the grain demand, provide reserves and even increase export if we need to,” Dmitry Medvedev continued.

Russian Prime Minister noted that the vegetables and potato harvest results are higher this year, and agricultural workers are supplied with seeds by 80 per cent.

According to Dmitry Medvedev, 14.5 billion roubles of federal funds were allocated for ensuring efficient work of agricultural sector.

“Efficient work of agricultural sector is a priority of Russian Government and the whole country. When decisions about restrictions on the import of food from abroad were imposed, this issue has become more urgent. We have a unique opportunity to make a quantum leap in our development, and we out high hopes on agricultural sector,” Russian Prime Minister said.

It was noted that all measures on substitution of some imported agricultural products should be taken, and new mechanisms to support the industry and increase meat, milk and vegetables production should be introduced.

Among priority areas in agricultural development Dmitry Medvedev pointed out modernization of seed growing, development of gardening, glasshouse vegetable growing, and logistics agricultural centres.