Russia’s prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin, at a meeting with his deputies on Monday, said that 87% of Russia is stocked with vegetables. At the same time, he emphasized that the country has growth potential.
«We supply almost 87% of vegetables and there is potential for growth, incl. thanks to cultivation in greenhouses, ”said the head of the office.
Mishustin noted that the profitability of vegetable production is lower than that of other crops.
Another decree was signed that should stimulate the increase in the production of potatoes and other vegetables, said the head of the cabinet.
“According to last year’s results, potatoes grown in Russia [в стране] already provided by more than 90%, which is close to the indicators of the food security doctrine, «noted Mishustin, noting that the domestic agricultural industry as a whole increases production volumes.
He recalled that the issues of agricultural development had previously been discussed at the government meeting, moreover, Russian President Vladimir Putin pointed out that food self-sufficiency is a competitive advantage of the country and should act in the interest of citizens.
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