According to Ivan Lebedev, in recent years, the industry is moving forward. In 2018, the index of agricultural production 107.2% in relation to 2015, above the target of the programme. The profitability of agricultural enterprises reached 12.5%, while the average monthly wage of employees in agriculture is 26% higher than the planned value.

In the past year on implementation of the state program was allocated 254,1 billion rubles of budgetary allocations. The bulk of these funds are aimed at stimulating investment activities and development of agricultural industries.

An important outcome of the work of the office in 2018, is the implementation of the main indicators of food security doctrine. Met or exceeded thresholds in such areas as grain, sugar, vegetable oil, meat and meat products.

In this dynamic, developing trade in agricultural products with foreign countries. Compared to the 2017 year, the trade turnover with foreign countries has increased by almost 10%. As noted Ivan Lebedev, a key "growth" industry in the coming years – increasing exports of agricultural products and foodstuffs.

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