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Putin says Russia can share agricultural technology with African countries
At the Russia-Africa forum, Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to share agricultural technology with African countries that request it.
Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut said Russia could organize online schools for farmers tailored to each country’s needs.
Putin said the training could happen online in real time, without sending large delegations.
The offer depends on countries setting out what they need, he said.
Putin also told the African delegation about the A7 international payment system, which he described as allowing online currency conversions.
The forum discussion covered cooperation between Russia and African countries, but no specific training plans or participating countries were named.
Vladimir Putin said Russia is able to share agricultural technologies with African countries on request.
He said the assistance could be provided online and in real time.
Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut said Russia could organize online schools for farmers based on a country’s requirements.
Putin made the remarks to an African delegation at the Russia-Africa forum on October 28, 2026.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut. The potential partners are African countries.
- What
- Putin said Russia can share agricultural technologies with African countries, including through online farmer schools.
- When
- October 28, 2026.
- Where
- At the Russia-Africa forum. The sources do not state its location.
- Why
- The assistance could be provided in response to requests from African countries.
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- Date
- October 28, 2026
- Potential partners
- African countries
- Proposed format
- Online assistance in real time
- Farmer training
- Online schools based on the requirements of a specific country
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What people are saying
There is no need to send large, huge commissions or delegations. It can be done online, in real time,
The question is in formulating the task,