The recurrent theme of conversation was the sowing campaign. All regions have begun massive sowing of early spring crops.
By Sergey Khamentovsky: $ 45 billion has been invested in the agricultural sector. Now the government expects an adequate return from this investment.
The fact that the central government is going to radically change the rural economy was stated by the President a year ago. The agricultural sector is to become one of the main drivers of economic growth this year. According to forecasts, the export of agricultural products will increase from last year's 5.5 to $ 7.2 billion.
Stiff competition in the global food market forces farmers to work in new ways. Mismanagement will not be funded at the expense of well-functioning enterprises. The solution is debt restructuring with elements of justice.
The President requires improving the efficiency of agricultural production. According to officials and experts agricultural organizations usually do not require significant investment; their flaws are caused primarily by weak discipline.
The sowing campaign was discussed today as well. All regions have started to sow spring crops. The Ministry of Agriculture says that the state has created all the conditions for successful sowing.
The head of state announced the forthcoming serious discussion in the regions with new governors. Strategic issues for agricultural development will be considered after sowing. For more details watch "Panorama" today.
