It is noted that this "decision will serve to further strengthen the Russian agro-industrial complex and achieve goals related to ensuring food security."
"We are talking about such areas as" Development of production of feed and feed additives for animals "," Development of selection and seed production of oilseeds "," Improving the genetic potential of beef cattle "," Development of viticulture, including nursery. "
For the implementation of complex scientific and technical projects selected for participation in the subprograms, grants are allocated in the form of subsidies from the federal budget, ”the government's press service said.
They said that "the federal scientific and technical program for the development of agriculture is designed to remove technological dependence and dependence on imported seed material in crop production, pedigree material in animal husbandry, fodder production, storage and processing of agricultural products."
“With its help, it is planned to provide the Russian market with high-quality and competitive agricultural products of domestic production,” the Cabinet added.
Earlier, the Russian government added to the list of recipients of support under the state program for the development of agriculture.