State support for agricultural producers
State support for agricultural producers is one of the key tools for the development of agriculture in Russia. Without subsidies, grants, incentives, and government support programs, farmers find it difficult to withstand price pressures, climate risks, and market instability.
This is especially true in 2025-2026, when state support for agriculture is increasingly seen not as “aid”, but as an element of strategic regulation of the industry.
We'll figure it out. How is the state support of agricultural producers in RussiaLet’s look at the situation separately in The Novosibirsk Region (NSO) - One of the key agricultural regions of Siberia.
General picture of state support for agriculture in Russia
The basis of the system is State program of development of agriculture and regulation of markets of agricultural products, raw materials and food (Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 717).
It is this state program that determines:
- directions of funding,
- State support measures,
- requirements for agricultural producers,
- Distribution of funds between regions.
The main measures of state support of agriculture
State support for the development of agriculture includes several key blocks:
Grants
- single grant,
- insurance subsidies,
- support for perennial plantations,
- Compensation for transportation of agricultural products.
Grants.
- "Agrostartup,"
- Family Farms,
- "Agroprogress,"
- grants for KFH and agricultural cooperatives,
- Separate measures for members of the CBR.
Financial instruments
- concessional lending,
- leasing of agricultural machinery,
- Support for investment projects.
Hectare support
- Unrelated support in crop production.
Tax benefits
- EXN,
- VAT benefits for agricultural producers in individual cases,
- Regional tax relief.
All these measures form the basis State support for agriculture in Russia It will be maintained in 2026 with prioritization adjustments.
Trends of state support of agriculture in 2026
In 2026, the emphasis shifts:
- to confirm the status of the agricultural producer,
- Effective use of budget funds,
- digitalization of applications,
- investment and long-term projects.
Government support and regulation of agriculture are becoming more “selective”: money is received by those who can prove the economic feasibility of projects.
State support of agricultural producers in the Novosibirsk region (NSO)
Novosibirsk region implements regional program
Development of agriculture and regulation of markets for agricultural products, raw materials and foodIt is synchronized with the Federal State Program No. 717.
Main areas of support for FNL
State support for agriculture of the Novosibirsk region in 2025-2026 includes:
Crop support
- per hectare subsidies,
- support for grain production,
- putting agricultural land into circulation.
Livestock support
- milk subsidies,
- development of the leading sectors of Russian livestock,
- support for tribal affairs.
Support for farmers and CFH
- Agrosartap (Novosibirsk region),
- grants for family farms,
- FNL support for CFH.
Investment measures
- compensation for equipment costs,
- farm modernization,
- Construction and reconstruction of farms.
How to get a subsidy to an agricultural producer in the Novosibirsk region
Government support is possible through Ministry of Agriculture of Novosibirsk region:
- Registration and submission of the application (including in electronic form).
- Compliance with requirements: no debts, registration in the region, status of agricultural producer.
- Preparation of a business plan and a package of documents.
- Selection and conclusion of an agreement.
In practice, the stage of preparing documents often becomes the most difficult.
State support for the commissioning of land in circulation: expectations and reality
The program deserves special attention.
“State support for the introduction of land in circulation”approved by Resolution No. 731 of 14 May 2021.
The purpose of the program is to bring more 13 million hectares of agricultural land until 2030 and develop the reclamation complex of Russia.
However, the actual implementation raises many questions.
Why the program is stalling
In 2025, this support measure was allocated to the NSO 193.3 million rubles, but less than half of it has been mastered.
Reasons:
- complex federal selection procedure,
- lack of clear regional regulations,
- Fluid timing of grants,
- High bureaucratic burden.
Eventually. 14 districts of the Novosibirsk region They did not participate in the program at all.
NSO Minister of Agriculture Andrey Shindelov confirmed:
more 160 million rubles Land grants went back to the federal budget because no projects were selected.
The actual conclusion of farmers sounds harsh, but honest:
"We gave, you didn't take."
The Effectiveness of Government Support
The main question that farmers are asking today is:
Does government support work as intended?
Obviously:
- Without economic motivation, the land will continue to decline.
- A complex bureaucracy demotivates even strong farms.
- Programs need to be simplified and adapted to the field, not to reports.
As long as farmers work in conditions of price pressures, staff shortages and logistical problems, state support should help, not become another barrier.
State support for agricultural producers remains key tool for the development of agro-industrial complexespecially at the regional level.
For the Novosibirsk region it is:
- the possibility of increasing production,
- support for farmers and KFH,
- Development of livestock and crop production.
But the effectiveness of measures directly depends on:
- simplicity of procedures,
- clear rules,
- Real feedback from farmers.
I would like to believe that in 2026, state support for agriculture will become not a formality, but a working tool that will allow agricultural producers. breath And focus on the main thing - work on the ground.
As always, everyone will make their own conclusions.
