Russian Government Allocates Additional Funds for Agricultural Producers

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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed an order allocating 34.6 billion rubles to subsidize preferential loans for agricultural producers. The funds will enable the continuation of the preferential lending program for loans provided to agricultural enterprises for the production and processing of agricultural products. This decision aims to ensure the country's food security and provide a wide range of products for citizens. The preferential lending program was launched in 2017 and allows agricultural producers to take out short-term or investment loans at a preferential rate.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Russian government has allocated an additional 34.6 billion rubles to subsidize preferential loans for agricultural producers, bringing the total amount of funds for 2025 to over 187.7 billion rubles.
  • The funds will enable the continuation of the preferential lending program for loans provided to agricultural enterprises for the production and processing of agricultural products.
  • The program allows agricultural producers to take out short-term (up to 2 years) or investment (up to 15 years) loans at a preferential rate.
  • The program aims to ensure the country's food security and provide a wide range of products for citizens.
  • The preferential lending program was launched in 2017 and has been continued through subsequent government decisions.
  • The government hopes that these decisions will help farmers continue their work successfully and ensure a stable food supply for the country.

Statistics:

  • Additional 34.6 billion rubles allocated for 2025.
  • Total amount of funds for 2025: over 187.7 billion rubles.
  • Number of previously issued loans: at least 39,000.
  • Duration of short-term loans: up to 2 years.
  • Duration of investment loans: up to 15 years.
  • Start date of the preferential lending program: 2017.

Sources:

* Order No. 3080-r of October 31, 2025, Government of the Russian Federation.

* Government meetings on October 30, 2025, Mikhail Mishustin.