Russia expands subsidies for domestically bred seeds in agriculture program

The Russian government has broadened subsidy parameters for farmers purchasing and sowing Russian-bred seeds under the state agriculture development program. This continues the established import-substitution drive in agriculture, signaling a policy shift toward reducing reliance on foreign seed varieties. The move may affect trade dynamics with seed-exporting countries and domestic agricultural input markets.

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