Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the harvest of grain, vegetables and fruits will be good in the Russian Federation in 2023. Congratulations to agricultural and processing industry workers on their professional holiday are published at: Web site Kremlin.
According to the Russian leader, last year Russia harvested a record amount of grain in history – almost 158 million tons. Putin also stated that the country will increase meat, milk and fish production this year.
The President noted that agricultural workers supply all types of basic food to the domestic market. According to him, “the export potential of the sector is also increasing.” For this reason, agricultural products are among the key items of Russian exports in many respects. According to Putin, Russian companies have become global leaders in wheat and fish exports.
Before that, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin at the plenary session of the Golden Autumn exhibition statedThe grain harvest in Russia is expected to be approximately 130 million tons in 2023.
Based on data from the Chicago Stock Exchange (CBOE), Bloomberg reports that wheat prices going down In the fourth consecutive quarter for the first time since 2008. Despite tensions regarding grain exports from the Black Sea region, it was noted that global supply remained high thanks to the good harvest in the Northern Hemisphere.
Formerly at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated It’s about the lack of progress on the grain agreement.