Yes. You can find information on the state support programs offered by any particular bank on the bank’s official websites. For example, 5–7–9% preferential credit loan program is currently in place, and state banks function as operators of the state agricultural sector support programs.
Yes, the banks usually have their own programs of partnership with manufacturers and suppliers of equipment and materials. Due to joint programs, the Bank is able to substantially reduce loan interest rates. The list of such programs is always available on the banks’ official websites.
Small businesses may make use of the bank loans or leasing. The loans are going to be expedient if it comes to financing the “turnover”, which is financing current assets of the company. If purchase of fixed assets is the goal of raising finance, the company may solicit assistance of the lease finance provider. Usually, lease finance providers are happy to finance agricultural and special equipment and vehicles.
Primarily, quality control of spraying water must be in place (it should be within the limits of рН 4–5.5, and Ec (salinity) should not exceed 1.5.
Secondly, the process must be in strict compliance with the application guidelines for PPAs (always original ones and with unexpired validity)
Thirdly, integrated system of protection should be used — biopreparations and entomophages, pheromone and sticky traps
Fourthly, permanent surveillance of disease incidence and pest infestation must be in place, and preventive work must be done, without waiting substantial spread of pathogens.
To do that, it is necessary to register your business in the first place and introduce GlobalGAP certification system. It will make it possible to control the production process and secure product safety and uniformity. The next step is going to be obtaining an Organic certificate, which will serve as a proof of your organic products and will control key points of organic production.
Firstly, agrochemical analysis of the soil and irrigation water must be conducted. It will provide insights into what lacks in the soil and what fertilizer system is to be opted for. The analysis of water will make it possible to find out whether there are chemical compounds which can block fertilizers or PPAs (plant protection agents).
Secondly, use high-quality seeds, fertilizers and PPAs
Thirdly, apply integrated method of plant protection (by using biopreparations and entomophages)