Russian agricultural production to increase 4.4% in 2025 - AgMin

MOSCOW. May 14 (Interfax) - Russia's agricultural production could increase 4.4% at constant prices in 2025, the Agriculture Ministry said in its annual national report on the implementation of state programs for agricultural development.

Output could rise 12.8% compared to 2021, according to the document, seen by Interfax.

According to Rosstat data, Russia's agricultural production decreased 3.2% in 2024.

Crop production is predicted to rise 6.6% in 2025 and 15.3% compared to 2021, while growth in animal produce is estimated at 1.8% and 6.3% respectively.

As reported, the Economic Development Ministry also predicted that Russia's agricultural production would grow 4.4% in 2025, according to the macroeconomic forecast submitted to the State Duma as part of the budget package.

National reports on the implementation of state programs for agricultural development are prepared each year in accordance with the Law on the Development of Agriculture from December 2006, and then approved by the Russian government.