Ministry of Agriculture of the Soviet Union

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Soviet Union was a government body responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the country’s agriculture sector. It oversaw collective farms, production targets, and agricultural policy, aiming to increase food supply and support the Soviet economy. The ministry directed resources, implemented technological changes, and monitored crop and livestock outputs to meet centrally set quotas. Its role was crucial in trying to achieve self-sufficiency in food production across the vast Soviet territory, aligning agricultural practices with the broader goals of communist economic plans.