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Farmers Demand Access to Online Services Amid Internet Shutdowns

3/26/2026

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The People Farmers lobby (an advocacy group) says Russia's government-imposed mobile internet shutdowns linked to Ukrainian drone attacks hinder farmers from logging seed quantities and grain production online during the planting season.
The restrictions threaten late reporting, penalties, and financial losses for farmers under agricultural digitization efforts.
The lobby has urged the Digital Development Ministry to add critical agricultural services to a 'white list' of accessible online resources during disruptions.

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The People Farmers lobby (an advocacy group) says Russia's government-imposed mobile internet shutdowns linked to Ukrainian drone attacks hinder farmers from logging seed quantities and grain production online during the planting season.
The restrictions threaten late reporting, penalties, and financial losses for farmers under agricultural digitization efforts.
The lobby has urged the Digital Development Ministry to add critical agricultural services to a 'white list' of accessible online resources during disruptions.