Rustam Minnikhanov: Vysokogorsky region is one of the leaders in current harvesting campaign

On July 30, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Agriculture and Food of the republic Marat Akhmetov, Head of Vysokogorsky region (Tatarstan) Rustam Kalimullin, representatives of ministries and agencies inspected harvesting campaign in Vysokogorsky region.

During his meeting with heads of farms and investors Rustam Minnikhanov discussed current agricultural situation.

As for July 30, 11 per cent of the area (3.5 thousand hectares) has been harvested, 7.9 tonnes of grain have been grinded. Rustam Minnikhanov called agricultural workers to keep up the same rates.

Kalimullin reported that 65 combine harvesters are operating in the region and the harvesting campaign is to be finished by the end of August. Also, he told about conditions provided for field workers.