Congratulation of the Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev on the Day of the Worker of Agriculture and Processing Industry
Dear colleagues, dear friends!
I sincerely congratulate you on our professional holiday - the Day of the Worker of Agriculture and Processing Industry!
The work of people in agriculture has always been appreciated and respected in our country. And today, it is becoming even more important because of the large-scale challenges facing the industry. Among them there is ensuring food security, increasing the export potential of the agricultural sector, technical and technological modernization, and most importantly - a significant increase in the quality of life in the countryside. Thanks to the skill and perseverance of agricultural workers, we have already made a significant progress - the agricultural industry over the past few years has shown good results and has been the locomotive of the domestic economy.
This year, despite the difficult weather conditions that we had to face, Russian farmers have once again proved their high professionalism and dedication - this year's grain harvest may be one of the best in modern history. We are setting records in the production of greenhouse vegetables, fruits and berries, sunflowers, soybeans and rice, and we are expecting growth in livestock production. This means that we will not only meet the domestic needs of our country, but also continue to develop exports and increase our presence in the global agricultural market.
Already, Russia supplies its agricultural products to more than 150 countries of the world, it is a leader in wheat exports, is one of the three leading players in a number of other areas - and we are not going to stop there. Our country has significant potential in order to become a key supplier of food on the planet - not only raw materials, but also products of deep processing, organic food. Achieving this goal is one of the main vectors of state policy for the coming years.
Today, the agro-industrial complex gives impetus to the socio-economic development of all of Russia. We understand that the future of our country depends on you, agricultural workers, so the creation of comfortable living conditions in the countryside is the most important priority for the state. I am sure that in the near future we will achieve significant success in this direction, and the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia will make every effort to ensure that rural residents have access to all modern opportunities for quality education, medical care, life and work.
I wish you and your loved ones peace, prosperity and all the best!
Happy holiday!