In the Lipetsk region completed sowing campaign, already planted 95-97% of the area. This was announced by the head of Department of agriculture Oleg Dolgih at meeting in regional administration.

"The sowing campaign is coming to the finish: seeded 95-97% of the area of the plan. To the fore in spite of rainy weather out of the weeds and pests, protection of plants", - he said.

According to the press-service of administration of region, in 2015, for the development of agriculture in the region has sent more than 5 billion rubles, the state received 2 thousand manufacturers. Today the area is a self-contained entity. The production of sugar, in particular, exceeds the requirements of 13 times, meat and sunflower oil — three times, grains and potatoes - almost two times.

Congratulation to the head of administration Oleg Korolev and all the participants of the meeting with the fourth place of the region in the rating of efficiency of work of Executive authorities by the end of 2015, on behalf of the Plenipotentiary representative of RF President in the Central Federal district Alexander Beglov conveyed to chief Federal inspector in the Lipetsk region Kirill Balashov.

"Assessment of efficiency of activity of enforcement authorities is carried out in accordance with the decree of the President of Russia, it is a deep analysis of the complex work, taking into account the views of residents. Lipetsk oblast by the end of 2015 improved its position, rising one ranking place. This result means not only the effective management in difficult economic conditions, but also on the potential of the region", - said the chief Federal inspector.