Dry weather in southern and Central regions of Russia could lead to lower yields by 20%, but to talk about the losses farmers do not have to, told reporters at the opening of the European championship plowing in Suzdal, the first Deputy Minister of agriculture of Russia Dzhambulat Hatuov.

"Regions of the southern Federal district and is now Central Russia under abnormal temperature conditions. So we understand that this will impact to some extent on productivity. Experts say it may be 20% below last year. But to talk about the emergency, about the losses incurred by farmers, we do not have," said house.

He also noted that the balancing of the consequences of the crop failure in the regions if necessary, will be sent to the compensation related to the rise in fuel prices.

The house on Saturday took part in the opening in Suzdal European championship in ploughing, which was first held in Russia. Participation in the event was attended by representatives of 11 countries, more than 50 manufacturers from Russia and Europe present new items of agricultural machinery. The event has become one of the Central events of the project "Vladimir is the cultural capital of the football world Cup" and is included in the cultural program of the world Cup, approved by the Russian government.