World meat industry news

Food production increased by 4.7% in the first quarter of 2023

  • 28 Apr 11:55

Food production increased by 4.7% in the first quarter of 2023 Milk production in the Russian Federation in the first quarter of 2023 decreased by 1.9% compared to the same period in 2022 and amounted to 1.4 million tons. This is stated in the materials of Rosstat. "In March 2023, 492.1 thousand tons of milk were produced, which is 3.4% less than in March 2022, but 8.1% more than in February 2023. For the first three months of 2023, milk production decreased by 1.9% compared to the first quarter of 2022, amounting to 1.4 million tons," the ministry said. According to Rosstat, butter production in March amounted to 29.2 thousand tons, which is 8.5% and 22.3% more than in March 2022 and February 2023, respectively. In the. Read more...

More than 380 million rubles are provided to support the agricultural production of Crimea in certain sub-sectors of animal husbandry

  • 28 Apr 11:54

More than 380 million rubles are provided to support the agricultural production of Crimea in certain sub-sectors of animal husbandry Within the framework of the state program to support agricultural production in certain sub-sectors of animal husbandry, more than 380 million rubles of subsidies are provided. Over 45 thousand heads of livestock and poultry this year will be able to purchase livestock enterprises of the republic thanks to state support. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Crimea Andrey Savchuk at a meeting of the Committee of the State Council of the Republic of Crimea on Agrarian Policy and Rural Development. Within the framework of the state program for the development of agriculture and regulation of the markets for agricultural products, raw materials and. Read more...

Pork exports from Russia grew by 32% in the first quarter

  • 28 Apr 11:52

Pork exports from Russia grew by 32% in the first quarter The volume of pork meat exports from Russia in the first quarter of 2023 increased by 32% compared to the same period in 2022 and amounted to 46.8 thousand tons. This is stated in the presentation of the Director General of the National Union of Pig Breeders Yuri Kovalev. According to the materials of the union, exports from Russia to Belarus in the first quarter increased by 18%, to 16.6 thousand tons, to Vietnam - by 2.3 times, to 18.8 thousand tons, to Hong Kong - by 2.4 times , up to 1.6 thousand tons. Pork supplies to Mongolia increased by 44% and amounted to 1.4 thousand tons, exports to Kazakhstan decreased by 30%, to 1.4 thousand tons. “Exports have. Read more...

Russian pig farmers urged to expand grain production

  • 27 Apr 10:43

Russian pig farmers urged to expand grain production In the background of the looming oversupply crisis, Russian pig farmers need to meet at least 50% of their internal demand in grain in order to remain profitable in 2025, a forecast by the Russian Union of pork producers (RUPP) suggested. In addition, pig farmers are advised to establish their own slaughterhouses and meat processing infrastructure to keep afloat. Russian pork production is expected to grow from 5.28 million tonnes in live weight in 2022 to 6.03 million tonnes in 2025. RUPP anticipates the output to stop growing after 2025 since all new pig farms commissioned with subsidised loans in 2018 should be launched by that time. Russian agricultural. Read more...

Russian pork giant Miratorg wants to open farms in Vietnam

  • 27 Apr 10:42

Russian pork giant Miratorg wants to open farms in Vietnam Russian agricultural holding Miratorgplans to localise production in Vietnam. Victor Linnik, president of Miratorg, disclosed this in an opening speech duringthe Vietnam Expo 2023in Hanoi. “As soon as we find attractive items in terms of the types of products that can be produced here, we will consider the possibility of localising and transferring part of the production,” Linnik said. Export opportunities for Miratorg in Vietnam Linnik explained that the presence on the Vietnamese market opens enormous export opportunities for the company. These include to Japan, Cambodia, South Korea, and Laos under free trade agreements between the. Read more...

Russian pork exported to 11 countries in the first quarter

  • 27 Apr 10:28

Russian pork exported to 11 countries in the first quarter Belarus and Vietnam are among the major importers, and Vietnam increased its purchases 2.2 fold, while Belarus increased its purchases 1.2 fold. In the first quarter of this year, Russian pork was exported to 11 countries, according to the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor). Among the main importers are Belarus and Vietnam, with Vietnam increasing its purchases by 2.2 fold and Belarus by 1.2 fold. From January to March, shipments increased 1.2 fold, reports the agency, but did not report on the volume of exports. The Rosselkhoznadzor notes that the leading buyer is China, while Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia. Read more...

The Gambia will send its specialists to study at Russian poultry enterprises

  • 26 Apr 11:26

The Gambia will send its specialists to study at Russian poultry enterprises The delegation of the African country Gambia visited poultry enterprises in the Belgorod region. The company plans to send its specialists here for training in order to develop the agricultural sector in the country later. The Gambian delegation visited the Yasnye Zori enterprises that produce poultry meat and animal feed in the Belgorod Region. The Gambians are interested in the experience of raising animals, primarily cattle and poultry, as well as feed for these animals, since the livestock industry in the country is poorly developed - the Gambia covers only 20% of its meat needs, the rest is supplied to the country from abroad, mainly from Europe and USA. According. Read more...

Poultry farm "Victoria" near Ryazan masters the production of foie gras

  • 26 Apr 11:25

Poultry farm "Victoria" near Ryazan masters the production of foie gras The peasant farm "Victoria" breeds ducks of the French hybrid breed Mulard to produce foie gras. On a poultry farm in the village of Noviki, Spassky District, Ryazan Region, there are more than 1,000 ducklings, which since the early 1960s have been considered a symbol of French gourmet cuisine because of their delicious meat, rich in complete protein and trace elements. It is used to make delicious dishes. According to the head of the enterprise, Ekaterina Yurova, foie gras will be made from fatty liver of strong males, which will eventually be transferred to forced fattening and limited in physical activity. All the necessary equipment for the project launched. Read more...

Producers of eco-friendly goods will pay less eco-fee

  • 26 Apr 11:23

Producers of eco-friendly goods will pay less eco-fee The Cabinet of Ministers supported the bill on the responsibility of manufacturers for the recycling of product packaging. At the same time, the eco-fee for disposal can be reduced depending on the level of environmental friendliness of the product. The law on the responsibility of the manufacturer or importer of goods for the disposal of packaging that has lost its consumer properties will come into force in 2025, and the amount of responsibility will grow in stages, from 55% of packaging in 2025 to 100% in 2027, the deputy head of government said in her telegram channel RF Victoria Abramchenko. In the message, Abramchenko noted that the manufacturer will have a. Read more...

Slowly and surely: why inflation is decreasing in Russia

  • 25 Apr 11:28

Slowly and surely: why inflation is decreasing in Russia During the week from April 11 to April 17, inflation in the Russian Federation decreased in annual terms to 2.82%. A week earlier, the figure was 3.15%. The data are given in the review of the current economic situation, which was presented by the Ministry of Economic Development. The report notes that inflation fell mainly due to the rate of growth in prices in the services sector by 0.06%. Cheaper air tickets for flights across Russia, as well as household services. Due to what such indicators were achieved and how inflation can be slowed down - in the material of Izvestia. A weak ruble will affect Food prices rose by 0.08%, mainly due to vegetables and fruits.. Read more...