The Irkutsk Region's Agro-Industrial Complex: Achievements in 2025 and Plans for 2026

According to Marina Kozharina, First Deputy Minister of Agriculture, agricultural enterprises increased pork and poultry production, significantly improving the region's food security. There was also growth in the production of grains, oilseeds, and open-cut vegetables, including potatoes . A significant achievement was the increase in MILK yield, demonstrating improved livestock production.

State support for the agricultural sector will amount to 1.6 billion rubles in 2026, helping agricultural producers obtain the financial assistance they need. Priority will be given to funding the sowing campaign and the development of small farms.

In the face of current economic challenges, Vladimir Chitorkin noted the need to optimize costs and implement new technologies to improve performance and achieve the ambitious goal of increasing agricultural production by 25% by 2030 compared to 2021.

The main objectives for 2026 remain the further development of the agricultural sector, increasing production volumes and product quality, as well as the implementation of innovative solutions and support for the sustainable development of rural areas.