As noted in the regional agriculture department, for a number of agricultural crops the share of domestic seeds will increase by up to two times next year.
According to the Food Security Doctrine of the Russian Federation, by 2030 the level of provision of seeds for Russian selection of main crops should be at least 75%. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, together with regional departments and research institutes, is actively working in this direction.
The Lipetsk variety testing station, a branch of the State Variety Commission, is rightfully considered one of the best in the country. Every year, the institution’s specialists test more than 40 agricultural crops, including grains and legumes, industrial crops and vegetables. Over a thousand varieties and hybrids are sown in the fields of the station.
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