The authorities will continue to provide farmers with the necessary assistance, Putin said

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Russian government will continue to provide farmers with the necessary assistance.

According to the president, large agricultural businesses, medium-sized companies and farms faced a number of difficulties caused by sanctions, infrastructure and export barriers, as well as rising costs.

MOSCOW, October 11 - RIA Novosti. The Russian government will continue to provide farmers with the necessary assistance, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The head of state congratulated Russian farmers on their professional holiday.

“The state will definitely continue to provide the necessary assistance to farmers,” Putin said in a video message on the occasion of the Day of Agricultural and Processing Industry Workers.

The Russian leader emphasized that recently large agricultural businesses, medium-sized companies and farms have had to face a number of difficulties. According to the president, difficulties are caused by sanctions, infrastructure and export barriers, as well as rising costs.