World meat industry news

It is proposed to add Brazilian or Kazakh beef to the sausage

  • 18 Jan 11:04

It is proposed to add Brazilian or Kazakh beef to the sausage Producers of sausages and meat delicacies are waiting for the opening of the Russian market for duty-free beef, which is in short supply in the Russian Federation. But livestock breeders oppose it, suggesting instead of Brazilian beef to get by with "neighborly" - Belarusian or Kazakhstani. Each side has its own commercial interests. Meat processors are interested in cheap raw materials for sausages, and livestock breeders are interested in the lack of competition from imports. The consumer is interested in the opportunity to buy quality products at an affordable price. The decision on the duty-free import of 100,000 tons of imported beef for 2023 was made at a. Read more...

A modern complex for the production of beef will appear in the Stavropol Territory

  • 18 Jan 11:02

A modern complex for the production of beef will appear in the Stavropol Territory In the Stavropol Territory, they plan to build a large complex for the production of beef. The project is expected to be financed by the Russian Agricultural Bank. The institution will provide a group of companies "Agrico" a loan in the amount of 5.3 billion rubles. The money will be spent on the construction of premises for reproduction, fattening of cattle, as well as the construction of irrigation systems and a number of service shops. The livestock of the complex will be up to 21 thousand individuals. As part of the project, farmers intend to breed meat breeds, including. Read more...

Rosselkhoznadzor limits the supply of finished meat products from Italy

  • 18 Jan 11:00

Rosselkhoznadzor limits the supply of finished meat products from Italy Since February, the Rosselkhoznadzor has been imposing restrictions on the supply of finished meat products to Russia from 15 Italian enterprises, follows from the message of the regulator. It notes that, according to the European information system ADIS, in 2022, 6795 foci of African swine fever (ASF) were detected among wild and domestic animals in the territory of the European Union. Including in Italy, 280 cases of the disease were recorded, with only 17 cases in 2021. In December 2022, Rosselkhoznadzor, due to the risk of introducing ASF to Russia through finished meat products that have not undergone sufficient temperature treatment, turned to Italian. Read more...

Putin urged to ensure the financial results of agricultural companies

  • 18 Jan 10:58

Putin urged to ensure the financial results of agricultural companies Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the need to ensure the financial results of companies in the agro-industrial sector, stressing that it is impossible to pull everything from the agro-industrial complex abroad, reserves are needed in Russia. “We must, of course, let this sector earn money. Make a profit so that they can invest in the result of the 2023 harvest ... in processing, in animal husbandry,” Putin said at a meeting on economic issues. He also asked Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to take control of this issue. “I have already told Mikhail Vladimirovich and I want to emphasize this again, I ask you to take the Prime. Read more...

Offspring from a cloned cow received in Russia`s Moscow region

  • 16 Jan 11:35

Offspring from a cloned cow received in Russia`s Moscow region In the Moscow region, for the first time in Russia, they received offspring from a cloned cow. The cloned animal successfully produced a healthy 40 kg calf. The newborn was named Decembrist because her birthday fell on December 30, 2022, The DairyNews was told in the press service of the regional Ministry of Agriculture. “The development of genomic editing technology can only be possible if cloned animals are able to produce viable offspring. Therefore, the birth of the first offspring from a cloned heifer is a great achievement for scientists near Moscow. The animals feel good and are under the daily supervision of veterinary specialists,” said. Read more...

There is no progress in the agreement with the UN on the export of Russian agricultural products

  • 16 Jan 11:33

There is no progress in the agreement with the UN on the export of Russian agricultural products There is no progress in the implementation of the memorandum of understanding between Russia and the UN on the normalization of Russian agricultural exports, said Russian Ambassador to Turkey Alexei Yerkhov. "To date, 17 million tons of Ukrainian grain have been exported. However, we are still seeing distortions in the geographical distribution of recipients of Ukrainian food products. The situation with our products also does not inspire optimism. There is no progress in the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between Russia and the UN on the normalization of Russian agricultural exports observed," the Yeni Şafak newspaper quoted. Read more...

One of the breeding farms of the Don received the status of a reproducer of frost-resistant cows

  • 16 Jan 11:28

One of the breeding farms of the Don received the status of a reproducer of frost-resistant cows Frost is unbearable for bulls of the Hereford breed. One of the breeding farms of the Myasnikovsky district of the Rostov region proved that these are not only excellent producers, but also very strong frost-resistant animals. The feeder is just approaching the hull, and the cows, in anticipation of dinner, are already raising an impatient hubbub. Who would refuse a delicious grain mixture. In the harsh winter cold, it is absorbed with a special appetite. However, the Hereford is not in vain considered a frost-resistant breed. A strong physique, increased shaggyness - they could winter in the steppe. And if there is a roof, walls and a small minus in the air, these. Read more...

The market for plant-based meat products has tripled in Russia in three years

  • 16 Jan 11:26

The market for plant-based meat products has tripled in Russia in three years In Russia, there are more and more products from plant-based meat. And although the trend emerged only three years ago, with a cost of 40-50% higher than the usual product, large market players were not afraid to start production, says Anna Parpura, correspondent of MIR 24. Cutlets, sausage, smoked meats - the assortment in a vegetarian store is like in a butcher's shop. You can’t say that these sausages do not have a single gram of meat. “There are more suppliers and manufacturers, because there is a demand for it, there is interest, as the vegetarian movement is growing. Many people refuse meat either on a permanent basis, or fast, or. Read more...

The Ministry of Agriculture commented on the situation with food prices in Russia

  • 13 Jan 10:04

The Ministry of Agriculture commented on the situation with food prices in Russia The dynamics of prices in the food market corresponds to seasonal trends, and the increase in the cost of fruits and vegetables in January is traditional. This was reported in the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. "This is due to a decrease in the supply of open ground vegetables on the market and an increase in demand during the New Year holidays," the agency explained. In addition, thanks to a good harvest in 2022, selling prices for a number of categories are even lower than last year. Thus, as of January 11, prices for cabbage decreased by 55.9% year-on-year, for carrots - by 18.8%, for potatoes and table beets - by 35.6% and. Read more...

Exporters of agricultural products to recieve compensation for transportation costs

  • 13 Jan 10:02

Exporters of agricultural products to recieve compensation for transportation costs Farmers who produce agricultural products for export can receive compensation for part of the transportation costs from the state. Applications will begin in January. Farmers and suppliers of agricultural products can compensate up to 25% of the cost of transporting agricultural products, the Ministry of Agriculture reports. To do this, you need to apply on the My Export platform starting from January 19, 2023. Farmers can compensate up to a quarter of the total amount of transport costs that they incurred in the III and IV quarters of 2022 or will incur in the I and II quarters of 2023. Applications will be accepted from January 19, 2023 to November 1, 2023. To. Read more...