economy
January 28, 2026
Russia is reliable partner on global food market
Russia is ready to deepen its cooperation with foreign nations in the field of agrotechnologies, Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut has said
TL;DR
- Russia desires to be a reliable partner in the global food and agriculture market and enhance agricultural security in other nations.
- Moscow is open to launching joint agrotechnological projects, moving beyond grain and fat-and-oil trade.
- Russia is a leading global grain producer and exporter, having exported 50 million tons last year, with almost 80% going to Africa and the Middle East.
- Plans are in place to increase grain exports to 55 million tons this year and reach 80 million tons by 2030.
- Russia seeks complex partnerships including research, education, and infrastructure development to improve agricultural efficiency elsewhere.
- Russian-made seeds were sold to 35 nations last year.
- Agriculture was a key discussion point in recent talks between Russian and Nigerian foreign ministers.
- Namibian Foreign Minister highlighted vast potential for bilateral cooperation with Russia.
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