How to become a farmer and not regret it: The story of the horse-farmer from Chistopol district
As part of the national project, novice farmers in Tatarstan can receive a grant up to 6 million rubles to open their business by the Agrostartup program. Applications are accepted until March 31.
And quite a lot of those who have already opened their business in rural areas, family farms and young entrepreneurs with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan are doing what they love and doing it great. One of them is Farida Yarullina from the village of Luch of Chistopolsky district. During her career, she even used to work as a translator of Arabic. But then she became a farmer.
Almost everybody dreams of having own business. But not everyone succeeds. Some lack knowledge, some - perseverance and patience, some - hard work. Farida had to overcome many obstacles and pass sleepless nights. But everything is possible if there is support from the state.
When the program “Agrostartup” was created in 2019, she already had some experience: a horse farm of 1000 square meters and 9 horses. “So I decided to try my luck. Moreover, I dreamed about my strong business.”
It worked. Having prepared a good business project, she won a 3 million rubles grant.
“My obligations by the Agrostartup are to increase the number of horses to 80 in three years,” says Farida Yarullina. She is sure that this task is feasible.
“Such support from the state inspires,” she shares her thoughts, “Moreover, I plan to continue — for example, to establish further processing ...”
She is grateful to the head of the Chistopol region, who allocated 52 hectares of land from the reserve fund. In this area, the farmer plans to grow perennial grasses and vetch oats. Equipment for the cultivation of feed crops is available. Well, the main support is, the woman’s son Azat. Although the guy is 15 years old, he helps with everything.
“Market relations are a tough test, but I like it all, I like it,” she admits. - The weak are cut off, the strong remain and grow stronger ... So it should be, if we want to be competitive on the market.