Rustam Minnikhanov meets Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut

On August 20, at their meeting at the Kazan Expo Exhibition Center, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut, who arrived on a working visit in the republic discussed key areas of development of regional agro-industrial complex. Tatarstan is one of the country's leaders in agricultural production. Last year, the volume of agricultural products exceeded 340 billion roubles. The republic fully meets the basic food needs of the population. Among the country's regions, Tatarstan ranks first in milk production, second in potato harvesting, and is also in the top ten in meat and egg production and sugar beet harvesting.

Rustam Minnikhanov emphasized that such results were achieved due to the comprehensive support of the Russian President, the Federal Government and the Ministry of Agriculture. Today, an active harvesting campaign is underway. Currently, half of the areas have been harvested in Tatarstan, the average yield is more that 40 centners per hectare.

The parties also discussed further development of the argo-industrial complex in the region, measures to support the industry, improvement of quality of life in rural areas and  issues of staff training.