With the adoption of amendments to the budget spending on the development of agriculture this year will be unprecedented, said in a speech in the Federation Council, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.

"This year, also offered to send 35 billion to support the village, including it support for core credit institution that lends to agriculture. As a result, this year the total support of the village will be an unprecedented high: about 265 billion (rubles – ed.) will be allocated for these purposes, higher than in previous years", — said the Minister.

Additional funds proposed in the framework of approval of budget amendments for 2017.

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