Highlighting the positive trend in the development of the agro-industrial sector of the Kaluga region, Oksana Lut expressed satisfaction with the results of the meeting with the head of the region. The main focus was on animal husbandry - a key sector of local agriculture. The Minister emphasized that the volume of milk production in the region is among the country's leaders, averaging 10 tons in agricultural enterprises, excluding microenterprises. From January to March 2025, milk production in farms of all categories increased by 9.1%, egg production by 16.1%, and the number of livestock and poultry for slaughter live weight increased by 18.7%.
There is also an increase in the production of food products and a growth in the export of agricultural products by more than one and a half times since 2020. Oksana Lut noted a significant potential for exporting confectionery products abroad.
The Kaluga region was involved in a pilot project on the use of land resources in agriculture. The Minister noted that out of 300,000 ha of available land, around 200,000 ha can be put into circulation. Within the state program "Land," 21 land reclamation projects were supported last year, and an additional 29 initiatives have been approved for the current year.
During the meeting, the implementation of the state program "Integrated Development of Rural Areas" was also discussed, in which the Kaluga region actively participates. In the first five years, the program received nearly 2 billion rubles, which facilitated the creation of 250 social and infrastructure objects needed for the local population. Over 1 billion rubles are allocated this year to improve the quality of life in rural areas.
