Celebrating Agriculture and Processing Industry Workers’ Day

Congratulations from the Director of the FAO Liaison Office with the Russian Federation:

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Liaison Office with the Russian Federation warmly congratulates you on the Agriculture and Processing Industry Workers’ Day!

Nowadays agriculture is one of the most dynamic sectors of the Russian economy and the largest underlying branch of the national economy. Russia holds large share of the planet's agricultural land. The state and economic efficiency of its use have a decisive impact on the level of food supply and the well-being of the people in many countries.

During the recent years, the Russian Federation has firmly established its position as a global granary, taking a leading position as wheat exporter and also achieved outstanding results in the production of pork and poultry, oilseeds, sugar beets, fruit and vegetables. The agricultural growth creates a sound foundation for a qualitative improvement in the lives of rural people and the development of rural areas.

Thanks to your work, millions of people around the world have food. You are making a significant contribution to global food security and the elimination of hunger, helping to achieve one of the key targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

We wish you further bumper crops, stable growth of your enterprises, personal well-being, happiness and prosperity and, most import, sound farmer’s health!

With kind regards,

Oleg Kobiakov.