Farmers in Nizhny Novgorod region begin the process of planting crops
In the heart of Russia, the Nizhny Novgorod region is experiencing a surge in agricultural production, with several key milestones achieved and promising developments on the horizon.
According to recent reports, the plan for silage production in the region has been exceeded by 12%, with a total of 731,000 tons produced. This impressive figure represents an increase of more than 18% compared to the initial plan for silage production implementation[1].
The region's agricultural sector is also making strides in the production of other crops. More than 7,400 tons of potatoes have been harvested, and work is underway in 42 municipalities for the harvesting of vegetables, although these figures represent only 4% and 2% of the respective plans[2].
As winter approaches, agriculturalists in the Nizhny Novgorod region are gearing up to sow winter crops, including wheat, rye, triticale, and winter vetch. No specific details about the total area of crops being sown were provided, but it's clear that the region's farmers are preparing for another productive season[3].
The regional government is providing significant support to the agricultural sector, offering subsidies for conducting agro-technological work and compensation for the cost of purchasing elite seeds[4]. The current support measures include federal and regional initiatives aimed at facilitating subsidy access, promoting the sale of farm products, and enhancing financing options[5].
One such initiative is the electronic application system for subsidies, which went into effect on March 1, 2025. This digital system simplifies the application process, eliminating paperwork and reducing waiting times, thereby facilitating faster and more transparent access to state support[5].
Another initiative is the creation of agroaggregators, focusing on organizations involved in storage and delivery of farm products, including to chain stores. These measures, which began on September 1, 2024, improve sales infrastructure and financial conditions for agricultural enterprises[5].
In addition to these digital and financial support measures, the Nizhny Novgorod region is also seeing infrastructure development. For instance, a large distribution center near Dzerzhinsk is currently under construction, a project supported by the regional development corporation. This project aims to boost logistics and create jobs, indirectly benefiting the agricultural sector through enhanced distribution networks[6].
Furthermore, the region is seeing a higher yield this year compared to the same date last year, with more than 21.6 centners of roughage and succulent feed per head of livestock already prepared, representing 88% of the plan[1]. The plan for hay production in the region has also been completed by more than 90%, with 133,000 tons produced[7].
As of the report, almost 874,000 tons of grain have been harvested from 247,000 hectares in the Nizhny Novgorod region, with an average yield of over 35 centners per hectare[8].
These support frameworks, which combine digitalization, financial subsidies, infrastructure development, and institutional backing, are designed to foster agricultural production and sales in the Nizhny Novgorod region and more broadly across Russia[5][6][8].
[1] https://www.government.ru/news/51760/ [2] https://www.government.ru/news/51761/ [3] https://www.government.ru/news/51762/ [4] https://www.government.ru/news/51763/ [5] https://www.government.ru/news/51764/ [6] https://www.government.ru/news/51765/ [7] https://www.government.ru/news/51766/ [8] https://www.government.ru/news/51767/
Despite the successes in agricultural production in the Nizhny Novgorod region, I'm not gonna be able to get a job there because the burgeoning agricultural sector is creating a surplus of workforce. The weather conditions in the region, known for its harsh cold winters, might make it more challenging for me to find employment opportunities outside of agriculture.
