Khabarovsk Region to Expand Planting Areas to 64,000 Hectares by 2027
The plans were announced by the governor of the Khabarovsk Region, Dmitry Demeshin, on his Telegram channel. According to him, the region aims to expand the planting areas to 64,000 hectares by 2027. The regional Ministry of Agriculture and Food clarified that 63,800 hectares were allocated for planting this year.
The expansion will affect Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island on the Amur River, which borders China. An agro-cluster is being developed on the island: the areas for potatoes and vegetables have already been increased, and seasonal greenhouses have been equipped. The regional ministry reported that the growth will be secured by transferring land to investors for project implementation and carrying out restoration work.
Demeshin instructed the regional Minister of Agriculture, Pavel Strozhuk, to expand the planting areas and increase the production of vegetables and other agricultural products. This year, the region harvested 90,000 tons of potatoes and over 31,000 tons of vegetables and melons. Livestock farms were provided with fodder.
The harvesting of soybeans and cereal crops in the region is planned to be completed by November 20. The governor's message did not specify the proportion of future increases in planting areas for specific crops.
The region is implementing 11 investment projects in the agribusiness sector. The company 'Vector' completed a project in dairy farming, resulting in a 15% increase in milk production. The third phase of the greenhouse complex of the peasant farming enterprise 'Butkov' is under construction; additionally, the launch of two more large complexes is planned.
In winter, preparations will begin at the sites for the 'Khabarovsky Broiler' poultry farm and the 'Lazovskoe Milk' farm. New projects in pig farming and dairy farming are also being developed. Demeshin stated that agricultural development should create jobs, support local producers, and provide the region's residents with necessary products.
