On May 7, Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov and Minister of Agriculture Marat Akhmetov made overflight of Mamadysh and Nizhnekamsk regions to inspect spring field works.

During his visit to Mamadysh region, Ildar Khalikov met with heads of agricultural companies and farmers. Head of the region Anatoly Ivanov reported on the current situation.

Prime Minister noted that development of high technology family farms is very important, and asked villagers if they face any problems with field works. Ildar Khalikov noted good rates of the sowing campaign, and said that Mamadysh region is the leader in milk production. He was glad to say that there are many young people among heads of agricultural enterprises, who see their future in agricultural industry.

During his visit to Nizhnekamsk region, Ildar Khalikov noted that the region has maintained leadership in the sowing campaign in the last few days, and asked to keep the same positions.

Marat Akhmetov, in his turn, noted achievements of Nizhnekamsk agricultural industry, especially development of family farms.

According to head of Nizhnekamsk region Aidar Metshin, sowing of spring crops and cereals was done at 75 per cent of the area. All works are to be completed by the 20th of May.