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06.10.2011
Russia: grain harvest in 2011 to grow to 95 mln tonnes – V.Putin
The general grain production in Russia in 2011 will reach the level of 95 mln tonnes, which exceeds the forecast of the Ministry of Agriculture of 90 mln tonnes, and significantly higher compared to the last year harvest, declared Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of Russia. Last year the harvest totaled 61 mln tonnes of grains.
According to current estimations, in the current year Russia will produce nearly 95 mln tonnes of grains, including 60 mln tonnes of wheat, up 18 mln tonnes compared to the harvest-2010, said V.Putin.
As of October 5, agrarians produced 90 mln tonnes of grains, up 30 mln tonnes compared to the same date last year. Agrarians harvested grains throughout the areas of 88% of the plan.
V.Putin noted that the Government provided essential support to agricultural business. In particular, the authorities prolonged the regime of discounts for gasoline and oils, allocated funds for agricultural equipment with 50%-discount from the storehouses of Rosagroleasing.
According to him, in the spring Russian agrarians sowed crops throughout 50.5 mln ha, up 3.6 mln ha compared to last year.
