In the current year, the general grain harvest in Russia will reach 117 mln tonnes, declared the Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, Alexander Tkachev on November 8.
According to the Minister, the reporting index would become the best indicator for the country for 38 recent years (in 1978 - 127 mln tonnes). Russia managed to achieve such results due to the growth of yield, which increased by 60% during several recent years - from 1.7 t/ha to 2.7 t/ha. At the same time, the planed areas reduced by 60% - from 74 mln ha to 47 mln ha.
Also, he reminded that the long-term strategy of development of Russian grain complex provides the growth of grain production to 130 mln tonnes per year by 2030.
A.Tkachev stressed that Russia can even increase the production volumes. By 2030, the general grain harvest can total 150 mln tonnes, at the expense of the growth of yield to 3 t/ha, and enlargement of the planted areas by 10 mln ha. Such possible results will cover the growing needs of livestock, and double the export volumes.
According to the Minister, the country has to actively increase the use of fertilizers to achieve such goals.
