The representation of Russian regions at AgroOmsk increased by 2 times - Alexander Burkov at the opening of the Siberian Agrotechnical Fair

The governor named the main distinguishing features of the largest industry forum, which this year is being held by the Omsk region for the 17th time.

Over 400 large agricultural machinery companies, manufacturers of agricultural machinery, equipment, food, and feed participate in the demonstration of the latest achievements and innovations in the field of the agro-industrial complex. Today, on the third day of the exhibition, the Governor of the Omsk Region, Alexander Burkov, opened the XVII AgroOmsk-2019 exhibition and Fair for a wide range of visitors.

- Siberians have always been able to work. Despite the harsh climatic conditions, the Omsk region produces high results," Alexander Burkov addressed the participants and guests of AgroOmsk 2019. - In terms of agricultural production, we are the second largest in the Siberian Federal District. This is really the merit of the farmers themselves. They do not just ensure the food security of the region and the country. They also replenish the regional budget. We receive a fifth of all revenues in our region from the agricultural sector. These are good indicators. And everything that is the most advanced and modern today can be seen here at our fair. I wish all the participants of the exhibition successful and fruitful work, and the guests a good mood and a high–quality product.

Alexander Burkov toured the exhibition, inspected the exhibition grounds and talked with the manufacturers. Deals and contracts for the supply of machinery and equipment are already being concluded within the framework of the forum, partnership agreements are being signed between agricultural producers and machine-building plants. The governor shared his impressions of what he saw and named the main distinguishing features of the current agrotechnical forum.

- This year, 32 Russian regions are participating in AgroOmsk, twice as many as before. Our neighbors from Kazakhstan have also arrived. This indicates the popularity of the exhibition, and most importantly, it leads to an increase in contracts between agricultural enterprises and machinery manufacturers. Last year, one hundred of them were concluded. This year, I am sure our farmers will sign even more contracts that will allow us to develop our enterprises, modernize our farms, and make our agricultural production truly more modern and high-tech. – said Alexander Burkov.

The Governor also highlighted another distinctive feature of the 17th exhibition – the results of industry science widely presented at it.

- We see the results of breeding work, proposals for improving soil quality. This is an important element of the fact that science in the Omsk region provides support for production processes in agriculture. It doesn't matter if it's a large enterprise or a small farm, everyone understands that there is nowhere without science today. Agriculture and digitalization have not been spared, which can be seen both in the fields and in the maintenance of livestock farms. We are pleased with the large number of developments of our research centers and universities. The same Omsk State Agrarian University named after Stolypin presented very promising student papers, which I am sure will enter the market in the near future. – said the Governor.

Alexander Burkov also noted the expansion of the range of Russian equipment presented at AgroOmsk-2019.

- This is the result of the implementation of the import substitution program in agricultural engineering, which reduces the price of machinery and, consequently, increases the profits of villagers and farmers. This moment is very important.

Tomorrow, within the framework of the XVII Siberian Agrotechnical Exhibition– a presentation of new developments in Omsk Experimental Plant technology and Farmer's Day will take place. On Sunday, July 28, the results of the week of the forum will be summed up and closed.