RusRevenues from exports of agricultural products by one third exceeded revenues from the arms exports. In the coming years, Russia will become one of the leaders of the global agro-industrial market. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the plenary session of the All-Russian Forum of Agricultural Producers on March 12th.
The head of state stressed that in recent years the situation in the Russian agricultural business sector has changed dramatically: the industry has become one of the drivers of the growth of the entire Russian economy.
President noted that «the volume of agricultural production in Russia has been growing for five consecutive years, beginning in 2013th. At the same time, the volume of livestock products is growing for 13 consecutive years! This growth has been observed since 2005, and not only in the conditions of covering our markets for your competitors in connection with certain events».
He stressed that since 2000nd «the output of agricultural products has almost doubled, the production of crop, sugar beet, livestock, and poultry increased, and the production of food products doubled. According to the updated data, last year’s harvest — 135.4 million tons — is an amazing result. »
The president also drew attention by remembering» By the end of 2000, I remember how I was happy that we basically have enough to close our needs,» the president drew attention.
Vladimir Putin also set the task to improve the quality of Russian products, to increase the competitiveness of domestic enterprises.
«Our agricultural enterprises are able to solve such problems. Compared to the 2000th, the export of agricultural products and food products grew by 16 times — it’s just amazing, «Vladimir Putin said, adding that today the revenues from the export of agricultural products are one-third higher than the proceeds from arms exports: 28.8 billion against 15, 6 billion
President concluded by noting that «even 20 years ago our country actively bought grain abroad, today – we occupy the first place of the largest exporter of wheat. The second place is for crop supplies in general. The export of sugar, swine, and poultry is increasing. In the coming years, Russia will become one of the leaders of the global agro-industrial market. In four years, we plan to supply more to foreign markets than we import, «the president said.
Source: Regnum
30.03.2018