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Russia urges farms to build reserves and prepare backup power
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov urged farms to prepare for supply and power disruptions at a government meeting in Moscow.
He said producers should keep reserves of seeds, fertilizers, animal feed, veterinary medicines and fuel.
Farms should also arrange alternative suppliers and backup power, reliable water and energy supplies.
Manturov called for checks on boilers and heating systems during cold periods.
He also said worker safety and protection of critical facilities must be priorities everywhere.
The measures are intended to help agricultural operations continue without interruption; the government statement did not specify a timeline for further action.
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov urged agricultural producers to build resource reserves and arrange backup power supplies.
He said farms also need reliable supplies of seeds, fertilizers, animal feed, veterinary medicines and fuel.
Manturov called for alternative suppliers and reliable energy and water supplies.
He said farms should check boiler equipment and heating systems during low temperatures.
He also said employee safety and physical protection at critical facilities should be priorities.
- Who
- Denis Manturov, Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister, addressed agricultural producers.
- What
- He urged farms to build resource reserves, arrange backup power and secure alternative suppliers.
- When
- November 5, 2026.
- Where
- At a meeting of a government subcommission in Russia. The meeting’s location is not stated.
- Why
- To help ensure the uninterrupted operation of agricultural producers.
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- Meeting date
- November 5, 2026
- Official
- Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister
- Supplies named
- Seeds, fertilizers, animal feed, veterinary medicines, and fuel
- Safety measures
- Employee safety and physical protection at critical facilities
What people are saying
Uninterrupted operations also require stable supplies of seeds, fertilizers, animal feed, veterinary medicines, and fuel, along with reliable energy and water supplies.
It is important to build up resource reserves in advance, have alternative suppliers, and provide for backup power sources.