In 2020, Penza agricultural producers will receive 181,2 million rubles for the implementation of land reclamation measures for agricultural land.
According to the agreement between the government of the Penza region and the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, the region will be allocated 166,7 million rubles of federal funds to carry out activities in the field of land reclamation. In total, 181,2 million rubles will be allocated for liming, for irrigation and cultural and technical measures, taking into account financing from the regional budget.
According to Olga Gatagova, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, state support in the field of land reclamation will ensure the sustainability of agricultural producers and offset the increase in agricultural prices, maintain employment, and ensure the implementation of the Food Security Doctrine of the Russian Federation.