Lut made statements about the agricultural sector of his country at the meeting he held with the officials of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture in the capital Moscow.
Stating that Russia continues to develop new markets in agricultural exports, Lut noted that there has been an increase in grain exports, especially to Asia and Africa.
Pointing out that Russia's total agricultural products exports continue to increase this year, Lut said that we supplied 70 million tons to international markets in ⁇ 2024 ⁇ , which means an 8 percent increase compared to the same period last year. ⁇
Minister Lut said on August 20 that they plan to harvest 132 million tons of grain and export 60 million tons of grain this year.
According to the decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin ⁇ in May, the country's agricultural products exports are aimed to increase by 1.5 times compared to 2021 ⁇ by 2030.
