The Russian Cabinet of Ministers has extended restrictions on the import of seeds from unfriendly countries

Russia will extend restrictions on seed imports from 'unfriendly' countries until 2025, covering a variety of crops including potatoes, wheat, and sunflower. These imports will be limited to government-set quotas, totaling 18.3 thousand tons for 2025. The quotas are designed to support domestic seed production and the development of selection, and the specific quotas for each type of seed will be determined by the Ministry of Agriculture. These restrictions are in place to protect Russia's agricultural industry and are set to expire on December 31, 2025.

Temporary restrictions on the import of certain types of seeds from unfriendly countries will continue to be in effect in Russia in 2025, the government press service reported. "The restrictions will be in effect from January 1, 2025 to December 31. They will affect seeds of potatoes, wheat, rye, barley, corn, soybeans, rapeseed, sunflower and sugar beet," the statement said. Seeds from unfriendly countries can be imported within the quotas established by the government. Their total volume in 2025 will be 18.3 thousand tons. It was calculated by the Ministry of Agriculture based on the needs of Russian agricultural producers, taking into account the balance of domestic production, import and export of ...