“The agro-industrial complex of the Nizhny Novgorod region demonstrates high rates of development. The volume of agricultural production is growing every year - at the end of 2019, agricultural production in the Nizhny Novgorod region increased by 3,8%, which is 4,2 percentage points more than in 2018. It is important to maintain this momentum. And here it is impossible to do without modernization of the agricultural machinery park and introduction of advanced agricultural technologies, ”said the Governor of the region Gleb Nikitin.
“In agricultural organizations and farms, outdated equipment is being replaced by modern equipment, which allows you to cultivate more land, respectively, to get more products. At the same time, new technical capabilities greatly facilitate the work of farmers. Over the past year, 188 million rubles were allocated from the regional budget to update agricultural machinery. This support measure will continue to operate in 2020, ”said Gleb Nikitin.
According to the head of the region, in 2019, agricultural producers of the region purchased more than 700 units of equipment worth 2,5 billion rubles. In particular, 350 units of equipment were purchased by farmers under regional programs. The fleet was also updated with federal support measures and leasing instruments.
According to the data of the regional Ministry of Agriculture, by the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1432 in 2019, 191 units of machinery and equipment were purchased for a total amount of 621 million rubles. Savings from agricultural producers amounted to 97 million rubles. As a result of the interaction of farmers with JSC Rosagroleasing, 177 units of equipment worth 636 million rubles were purchased.