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Russia has sharply increased pork production over the past five years Pork production in Russia has increased by 39% or 1.5 million tons in the last 5 years (from 2016 to 2020). tons increased. APA-Economics reports quoting Russian media that the statement came from the Ministry of Agriculture. It is noted that the main growth is provided by the industrial sector, which last year accounted for 88%. 

"However, in the first and second quarters of this year, the dynamics decreased slightly compared to last year, due to increased production costs, especially feed costs in some regions, as well as the epizootic situation," the statement said.

Nevertheless, the state support has so far stabilized the situation. In January-October, the production of pork for slaughter (live weight) in agricultural enterprises amounted to 3.9 million tons, which is 35,000 tons more than in the same period last year.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the positive dynamics in the sector will be maintained, the volume of pig production will reach 5.5 million tons by the end of the year.

tons (live weight).