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Pakistan and Russia are in talks to remove economic barriers — Pakistani minister

  • 3 Dec 10:29

Pakistan and Russia are in talks to remove economic barriers — Pakistani minister The Pakistani authorities hope for the reduction of customs and banking barriers between removal of Pakistan and Russia to give impetus to the development of economic ties, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan told TASS on Thursday. "The Pakistani and Russian sides are currently negotiating two areas that can give impetus to the development of economic ties between the countries, i.e. customs duties and banking cooperation. If we make efforts in these areas, then we will see the result. Our countries are discussing how to remove customs and banking barriers to increase investment in Pakistan," he said. Ayub Khan recalled that. Read more...

By the end of the year, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will issue licenses for the import of meat

  • 3 Dec 10:27

By the end of the year, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will issue licenses for the import of meat Russian government approved the procedure for the distribution of tariff quotas for the import of meat of cattle (beef) and poultry in 2022. Such a resolution of the Cabinet comes into force on December 2. According to the document, the tariff quota for fresh or chilled cattle meat is set at 40 thousand tons, including 29 thousand tons for supplies from the European Union and 11 thousand - from other countries. The maximum level of frozen meat is set at 530 thousand tons. It is assumed that a maximum of 60 thousand can be brought to Russia from the European Union and the United States, 3 thousand tons - from Costa Rica, 407 thousand - from other countries, RIA. Read more...

Beyond Meat Hit by Russian Countersanctions

  • 3 Dec 10:19

Beyond Meat Hit by Russian Countersanctions U.S. fake meat manufacturer Beyond Meat has fallen foul of Russia’s countersanctions on Western food imports, the Kommersant business daily reported Thursday. Imports of Beyond Meat’s plant-based meat alternatives have been suspended due to a dispute over whether the products violate Russia’s sweeping ban on Western agricultural products. Kommersant reported that Russian customs officials believe Beyond Meat products fall under the embargo and have halted all imports. A spokesperson for distributor Alianta Group confirmed it had suspended supplies to Russia, citing the dispute with Russia’s customs authorities as well as a global. Read more...

Demand for meat sharply fell in regions Kazakhstan

  • 3 Dec 10:17

Demand for meat sharply fell in regions Kazakhstan ​Kazakhstan citizens began to buy meat less. The regions report a sharp drop in demand. Sellers say that the goods are almost spoiled on the shelves, buyers visit stores less and less. At one of the largest markets in Uralsk, buyers are greeted by long-bored sellers. There is an offer for every taste and money, but there is practically no demand. Sellers say they have forgotten such a weak trade for a long time. After lunch, traders begin to put the meat in the refrigerator to wait for the buyers. According to the sellers, this has never happened before. And the reason is simple. Prices are rising, people can afford meat less and less. Officials say: when. Read more...

Ministry of Agriculture wants to "replace livestock" in Kyrgyzstan with better quality one

  • 3 Dec 10:16

Ministry of Agriculture wants to "replace livestock" in Kyrgyzstan with better quality one Minister of Agriculture Askarbek Dzhanybekov told at a briefing how it is planned to replace cattle in Kyrgyzstan.As he said, the local bull gains about 700-900 grams per day, while the Hereford breed gives more than two kilograms of weight gain for the same feed and costs. The minister noted that Kyrgyzstan needs to import 100-150 thousand heads of cattle annually. He expects that local farmers will receive imported highly productive livestock on lease at 6-10% for 7-10 years through the Aiyl Bank. Readmore news in our TelegramChannel Follow us on. Read more...

The Ministry of Agriculture assessed the pace of recovery of meat production

  • 2 Dec 08:45

The Ministry of Agriculture assessed the pace of recovery of meat production Pork production is expected to recover from outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in several regions in the first half of 2022. This forecast was given by the Minister of Agriculture Dmitry Patrushev. In the poultry industry, at the beginning of this year, there was also a difficult situation: the livestock decreased due to an unfavorable epizootic situation and problems with the import of hatching eggs. According to Patrushev, the department expects to reach 2020 indicators for poultry meat production by the end of this year. For beef, the Ministry of Agriculture predicts an increase in production volumes by about 1.5% by the end of this year. Industry experts. Read more...

Abramchenko instructed to create a vaccine against ASF by 2024

  • 2 Dec 08:43

Abramchenko instructed to create a vaccine against ASF by 2024 A vaccine against African swine fever (ASF) should be developed and introduced in Russia in 2024. This order was given by Deputy Prime Minister Victoria Abramchenko. According to her, without creation of an effective vaccine it is impossible to cope with ASF and protect the country from the risks of contamination of territories and reduction of production. We expect breakthroughs from science, we have strategic documents, necessary funding, coordination, and readiness of business to participate. I propose to put a point. I ask the Ministry of Education and Science in conjunction with the Russian Academy of Sciences to ensure the development and implementation of. Read more...

Russia has sharply increased pork production over the past five years

  • 2 Dec 08:40

Russia has sharply increased pork production over the past five years 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. Read more...

Russia authorizes meat imports from two Minerva plants in Brazil

  • 2 Dec 08:36

Russia authorizes meat imports from two Minerva plants in Brazil Russia has decided to allow imports from two additional plants owned by Brazilian beef processor Minerva SA, the company told Reuters on Wednesday. Russia has decided to allow imports from two additional plants owned by Brazilian beef processor Minerva SABEEF3.SA, the company told Reuters on Wednesday. Russia had placed significant restrictions on Brazilian beef and pork producers starting in 2017 over allegations they used the feed additive ractopamine. Brazilian meat industry groups have consistently denied using the additive. However, in November, Russia announced it would repeal those restrictions and resume imports from 12 units of Brazilian meat and. Read more...

Vladimir Putin urged to increase production of food products

  • 2 Dec 08:34

Vladimir Putin urged to increase production of food products Russian President Vladimir Putin drew the attention of the Government of the Russian Federation and the heads of regions to the need to increase the volume of food production in the domestic market. Speaking at the VTB Capital investment forum "Russia is Calling", the President noted that the authorities are already supporting manufacturers of goods that are most susceptible to sharp price fluctuations, primarily food. ‘Here again I draw the attention of the Russian government and colleagues in the regions - increasing production volumes and increasing the availability of food on the domestic market is a key criterion for the effectiveness of work. Read more...