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Russia's Rostov Faces Agricultural Emergency Amid Severe Frosts

10/1/2025

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Rostov region declared a federal agricultural emergency after severe frosts and drought, risking 10% of Russia's wheat output.
The declaration allows government assistance and raises limits on preferential farmer loans.
Governor Yury Slyusar spoke with President Vladimir Putin and Agriculture Minister Lut.
Nearly 1 million hectares damaged or destroyed; 4 billion rubles in losses; frost since May, drought since June.

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Rostov region declared a federal agricultural emergency after severe frosts and drought, risking 10% of Russia's wheat output.
The declaration allows government assistance and raises limits on preferential farmer loans.
Governor Yury Slyusar spoke with President Vladimir Putin and Agriculture Minister Lut.
Nearly 1 million hectares damaged or destroyed; 4 billion rubles in losses; frost since May, drought since June.