"At the present time, according to (the Minister of agriculture of the Russian Federation) Dmitry Patrushev, the provision of socially beneficial products and prices was not serious", - stated in the message.

As said Patrushev, a key and a constant challenge - to provide the Russians with products to the extent necessary, to enable farmers efficiently and on time to carry out the sowing and, in General, is to preserve the continuity of the production cycle.

"It must be ensured uninterrupted operation of enterprises. Regular functioning of the industry literally depends on the stability of the domestic food market", - said Patrushev, quoted by the press service.

The agriculture Minister also called for control in the regions of Russia organization of work related with APK related industries, including packaging and logistics of goods. In addition, it is necessary to conduct timely disinfection of agricultural enterprises, to provide workers with PPE - gloves, masks, antiseptics, said the Minister.

Patrushev also stated the inadmissibility of non-payment of wages to workers of the agricultural sector, because it affects the continuity of the sector.