Veniamin Kondratyev: In 2025, we will plant no less than 1,600 hectares of new vineyards in Kuban

The Governor of the Krasnodar Region shared this information with journalists.

«The viticulture sector continues to strengthen its position. Kuban ranks first in Russia for grape cultivation and wine and champagne production. Last year alone, we collected over 230,000 tons of grapes, and this year, we plan to increase the total harvest to 250,000 tons due to the maturation of high-yield vineyards. At the same time, we are expanding our acreage. In 2025, farms will plant at least 1,600 hectares of new vineyards. So, the total area of regional vineyards will increase to 33,300 hectares,» said Veniamin Kondratyev.

Most of the seedlings utilized for planting come from local nurseries, of which there are six. The largest are located in the agricultural firms of the Temryuk district: Fanagoria, Southern, and Jubilee. Last year, the region produced 4.6 million seedlings, and this year, thanks to the commissioning of new facilities, we plan to produce 6.2 million grafted grape seedlings.

Government support plays a crucial role. Farms receive grants for planting and growing grapes. This year, over 1.3 billion rubles have been allocated for these purposes. Last year, the total support for the sector was around 1 billion rubles.