Russian agriculture was once plagued by the constraints of Western seeds. In the field of seeds, the monopoly of Western seed giants has made it impossible for Russia to choose the seeds of crops it grows on its own, and it has to rely on imports. This dependence not only affects the cost of agricultural production, but also puts Russia's agricultural security at risk. Russia was once caught in the dilemma of being controlled by others, and it was urgent to take action to solve this problem.
Expansion: Western seed giants, through technological monopolies, continue to improve seeds**, putting a heavy burden on Russian farmers. At the same time, the high yield and high quality of Western seeds also make Russian native seeds face the dilemma of market competition and cannot compete with them. The instability of this single ** chain has put Russian agriculture in a passive situation.
Historically, Russia was once the largest grain exporter in Europe and had a strong agricultural power. The agrarian reforms of the Tsarist era led to a continuous increase in Russian grain production and became a major force in the international market. Through effective management and policy support, Tsarist Russia made remarkable achievements in the field of agriculture, laying the foundation for later development.
Expansion: The agricultural experience and advantages accumulated during the Tsarist period provided a valuable reference for the later development of agriculture in the Soviet Union. The high yields brought about by the agrarian reform not only strengthened Russia's agricultural strength, but also provided a solid support for the rapid growth of the country's economy.
The development of agriculture during the Soviet period has achieved certain results after initial exploration and reform. However, in the wave of industrialization, agriculture was forced to take on too many tasks for the export of grain, which led to a decline in the living standards of the peasants, low agricultural production efficiency, and over time, agriculture in the USSR began to face serious challenges.
Expansion: Soviet agriculture was neglected and marginalized in the process of industrialization, and this problem became one of the important causes of the later agricultural crisis. The contradiction between agriculture and industry put Soviet agriculture in a difficult situation, with a single planting structure and excessive dependence on foreign countries, which created obstacles to the sustainable development of agriculture.
After Putin came to power, Russia's attitude towards agriculture changed and began to vigorously support and develop the agricultural industry. Through the allocation of funds from the state treasury, the establishment of agricultural banks, the provision of low-interest loans, and other measures, Russian agriculture is gradually on the right track. The introduction of these policies has provided strong support for the development of Russian agriculture, which has led to a steady increase in the output of agricultural products.
Expansion: Putin's reforms are not just about economic support, but also about the importance and recognition of the value of agriculture. The development of Russian agriculture is gradually being integrated into the overall idea of national strategic development, and this change affects the future direction of the entire country.
Aware of the urgency of the seed issue, Russia has embarked on the process of localizing seeds. We have set a target for seed cultivation and hope to achieve 75%** of the seeds of important crops in China by 2027. This localization effort has laid a solid foundation for the independent development of Russian agriculture, but it also faces technical and market challenges.
Expansion: The process of seed localization is not only the catch-up of science and technology, but also the transformation of institutional mechanisms and the cultivation of talents. Russia needs to gradually establish a local seed industry system through policy guidance and scientific research support, so as to achieve independent development and sustainable growth of agriculture.
The path of development of Russian agriculture is tortuous and arduous, and it has gone through vicissitudes of life. Seeds, as the cornerstone of agriculture, are essential for the development of Russian agriculture. Faced with the challenge of Western seed monopoly, Russian agriculture urgently needs to realize the localization of seeds and strengthen independent research and development and cultivation. Through policy guidance and technological innovation, Russian agriculture is expected to get rid of its dependence on external seeds** and achieve truly independent development and independent security. Seeds are not only the "chips" of agriculture, but also an important link on the road to agricultural autonomy in Russia. Word Count: 725