According to him, the index of agricultural production for the year will be slightly more than 101%, production of food industry is about to 103.3%, drinks – 103%. According to preliminary estimates, the overall pace of growth of production of agricultural products can be about 102% to the level of 2019.
“It will be very good results in the current environment, they will partially offset the decline in other sectors and in General will help to recover faster domestic economy”, – said the Minister.
According to him, Russian agriculture could adapt to emerging challenges. However, the pandemic still will seriously affect the dynamics of the industry. It is associated with a decline in purchasing power, closing the traditional distribution channels, the freezing of some investment projects and other factors.
