The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia held working meetings with participants in complex scientific and technical projects (KNTP) on the implementation of the subprogram of the Federal Scientific and Technical Program for the Development of Agriculture for 2017-2025 (FNTP) "Development of selection and seed production of potatoes in Russia". The events were chaired by State Secretary - Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Ivan Lebedev.
The meeting participants discussed current issues related to the implementation of projects for the selection of domestic potatoes, as well as the financing of the subprogramme.
Ivan Lebedev said that the Ministry of Agriculture pays significant attention to the issues of stimulating agricultural producers to use domestic seed material. An appropriate set of measures will be developed in the near future. In particular, the cost of acquiring domestic seeds will be reimbursed in a larger amount compared to imports.
In conclusion, Ivan Lebedev stressed that all the proposals of the participants in the meetings will be worked out. He also proposed the creation of a mobile group for ongoing cooperation on the projects of the subprogramme, which will include representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia, the Ministry of Education and Science, the scientific and business community.
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