State Duma Deputy Suleimanov: Russia buys potatoes abroad because of profitability URA.RU explained the purchase of potatoes by Russia in Egypt and other countries by the fact that it is more economically profitable than producing agricultural products on our own.
“We import a large amount of potatoes from abroad, because the cost of this agricultural product will be lower if you buy it in Egypt or other countries than to produce it here, ”Suleimanov said. According to him, in Russia, the system of consumer cooperation, which used to be engaged in harvesting, has been significantly destroyed.
The State Duma deputy also said that the country's products are lost, since about half of the vegetables are grown in subsidiary farms, and “people in the countryside are becoming less and less “.
He noted that so far Russia can only provide itself with grain. “There are problems with vegetables, and we see their prices go up. In the production of beef and milk, we are far behind even the indicators of the Soviet Union, ”Suleimanov said. According to him, Russia itself partially covers the need for pork and poultry.
The speaker added that in order to fully provide the country with its own products, it is necessary to solve problems in the agricultural sector. According to him, now the state supports large agricultural holdings, but this is not enough. “The country has adopted a comprehensive rural development program, but it is heavily underfunded,” concluded Suleymanov.
distant Pakistan and Egypt, and to cope with the shortage of vegetables, which is possible by the spring. The documents, signed by the deputy head of the department, Oksana Lut, dated October 28 and November 1, warn of possible problems with the potato harvest this year due to bad weather.