Small Agribusinesses to Gain Extended Access to State Aid

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The Russian government has expanded access to state support for small agricultural businesses by amending the national program for agricultural development. Farmers and cooperatives will now find it easier to use grant funds, and the administrative burden on them will be reduced.

Grant funds can now be used to repay loans taken out for the development of a farm, agricultural consumer cooperative, or the opening of a small rural bakery. The state will reimburse up to 20% of the loan amount. This measure will also be available to participants in the special military operation (SVO) who are implementing agricultural projects.

The reduction in administrative burden means that farmers will no longer need to confirm that equipment (up to 3 million rubles) is included in the registry of domestic industrial products.

Support for dairy farms has also been extended. Farmers who launched dairy farm acceleration projects this year will continue to receive grants until 2027. This will help them reduce financial risks and maintain the pace of modernization.