Dmitry Patrushev: The harvesting campaign has started in Russia – the grain harvest will be at least 135 million tons
Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a meeting dedicated to the preliminary results of the sowing campaign, as well as the start of the harvesting. The Republic of Tatarstan was represented via videoconference by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan - Minister of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan Marat Zyabbarov."Almost 20 million hectares of winter crops were sown for the current harvest, 93% of which remained in normal condition. This figure is higher than last year. Russian farmers began spring field work in 2025 a week earlier than the average long-term dates. To date, spring sowing has already been carried out on an area of more than 52 million hectares. In accordance with the approved forecast structure, the area under grain, oilseeds, and sugar beet should be increased this year. I would like to emphasize separately that the area under vegetables and potatoes will grow, which should have a positive impact on providing the domestic market with these products,” said Dmitry Patrushev.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the systemic measures taken by the Government have created a basis for high-quality preparation for seasonal field work. Thanks to this, they are completed without interruptions.
“The necessary measures to support farmers are maintained. A significant amount of federal funds is allocated for this purpose. Including subsidies for the purchase of seeds, fertilizers, and fuel. A set of tools is provided for the development of domestic selection and stimulation of the use of Russian seeds in production. Thanks to this, we have already made significant progress in the level of self-sufficiency in this category,” added Dmitry Patrushev.
Preferential lending remains available. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the dynamics of short-term loan issuance is ahead of last year. In addition, this year the Government has additionally allocated more than 4 billion rubles to Rosagroleasing, which will increase the supply of equipment to farmers. Non-financial support measures aimed at ensuring the availability of fertilizers and fuels and lubricants are also maintained.
“The harvesting campaign is beginning in the Russian Federation. Farmers in the Republic of Crimea are gradually starting to harvest grain. I ask the regional leadership to make sure that people on the ground are provided with everything they need to carry out the harvest properly. Based on the current situation, we can count on decent harvests of the main crops. According to available estimates, the grain harvest will be at least 135 million tons. This is more than last year,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.
If the weather is favorable, work will begin in other regions of the Southern and North Caucasian Federal Districts in the near future. First of all, this is the Republic of Dagestan, Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories. In addition, the Astrakhan Region, the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic and the Krasnodar Region are beginning to harvest potatoes and vegetables. The passage of this period is directly related to ensuring the country's food security.
Following the meeting, the Ministry of Agriculture was instructed to continue the practice of holding headquarters meetings and off-site meetings, as well as to monitor the dynamics of the transfer of state support funds to farmers.
Dmitry Patrushev emphasized the importance of observing fire safety measures and monitoring the phytosanitary condition of crops.