On October 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a meeting on scientific and technical support for the development of the agro-industrial complex, the Kremlin press service reports.
It is noted that the meeting will consider the implementation of the federal program for the development of agriculture, calculated until 2025; issues related to the achievement of food independence for the seeds of the main agricultural crops of domestic selection; production of machinery and equipment for the agro-industrial complex, as well as measures aimed at the formation of a modern system of training scientific and pedagogical personnel for the industry.
It is added that the meeting will be attended by representatives of the largest agro-industrial holdings, specialized scientific and educational institutions, members of the government and heads of a number of subjects of the federation.