He said this at a government meeting.

“Agricultural producers will be able to receive preferential investment loans at a rate of up to 5% for a period of 2 to 15 years, and take a short-term loan at the same rate.

The corresponding resolution has been signed," TASS quoted him as saying.

He explained that simplification of access to preferential loans will help businesses operating in the agro-industrial complex (AIC) to increase output. 

Earlier, Mishustin signed a decree on soft loans to small and medium-sized businesses.