On behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia and on my own behalf, I am happy to congratulate you on the start of the new academic year. This day we always meet with the expectation of changes, impressions and joyful meetings.
Study is the most important and special time, requiring responsibility and making independent bold decisions.
Today's freshmen made the right choice. deciding to get a promising and popular agricultural education. In the development of the profession, the future agrarians are invariably assisted by a highly professional team of teachers whose tireless scientific and pedagogical activity and dedication deserve deep respect. It is difficult to overestimate the task of training qualified specialists focused on the needs of the industry, capable of effective work and ready for constant professional growth.
For several years now, domestic agriculture has been on the rise. With the increase in the pace of development of the agrarian sector, the demand for young cadres in all areas is increasing. It is for you - the enterprising, active and purposeful - the future of Russia, the future of the agro-industrial complex!
On this festive day, I wish you all success in your studies and work, inexhaustible energy and good luck in conquering new peaks!
Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation А.N. Tkachev