The Russian government has extended the quotas on import of seeds from unfriendly countries

The Russian government has extended restrictions on the import of certain seeds from 'unfriendly' countries until the end of 2025. The restrictions will affect seeds of several crops including potatoes, wheat, rye, barley, corn, soybeans, rapeseed, sunflower, and sugar beet. These imports will be limited to quotas set by the government, with a total volume of 18.3 thousand tons for 2025. The aim of the restrictions is to support domestic seed production and the development of selection.

The temporary restrictions on the import of certain types of seeds from unfriendly countries to the Russian Federation have been extended. The corresponding government decree has been signed, the White House press service reported. The restrictions will be in effect from January 1 to December 31, 2025. They will affect seeds of potatoes, wheat, rye, barley, corn, soybeans, rapeseed, sunflower and sugar beet. 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 ...