“As part of the state program, we provide support to farmers implementing land reclamation measures, reimbursing 50%, a 33,3% increase in support,” she referred.

Abramchenko reminded that Russia approved in 2021 a state program to solve the problems of development of the complexity of reclamations and involvements of agricultural land in circulation.

Its main activities are aimed at technical re-equipment of the reclamation complex, conservation and involvement of circulating land.

“In total, last year more than 23 billion rubles (almost 290 million dollars) were allocated for the implementation of these measures. In 2023, 34.8 billion rubles (nearly $430 million) were provided,” she revealed.

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