World meat industry news

The farm animal insurance market grew by 10%

  • 23 Oct 09:24

The  farm animal insurance market grew by 10% Based on the results of the first 9 months of this year, the volume of the farm animal insurance market with state support reached 2.3 billion rubles. Compared to the same period last year, the increase was 10%, said the President of the National Union of Agricultural Insurers (NAA) Korney Bizhdov. At the same time, in the total volume of insurance with state support, the share of animal insurance decreased from 31.3% in 2022 to 29.4% in 2023. Based on the results of January – September of this year, the agricultural insurance market with state support reached 7.8 billion rubles. Over 70% of support falls on the crop production risk insurance segment. The. Read more...

The Ministry of Agriculture agreed with producers to stabilize prices for eggs and chicken

  • 23 Oct 09:22

The Ministry of Agriculture agreed with producers to stabilize prices for eggs and chicken Russian Minister of Agriculture Dmitry Patrushev, at a meeting with the largest players in the poultry market, agreed to stabilize prices on the domestic market. This is stated in a message on the ministry's website. “During a meeting with the largest producers, an agreement was reached to intensify production and stabilize prices on the domestic market,” the statement says. At the meeting, the minister emphasized that the economics of poultry meat and egg production, taking into account the state support provided, makes it possible to provide a more acceptable price level for the population. The minister also recalled the possibility of state regulation. Read more...

Of all types of meat in Russia, only pork production is growing steadily

  • 19 Oct 11:23

Of all types of meat in Russia, only pork production is growing steadily At the end of 2023, beef production in live weight is expected to increase by 1.7% compared to 2022 - up to 1.65 million tons. The increase follows a decline of 3.2% and is of a replenishing nature, analysts say. According to the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, in January-August, the production of cattle for slaughter increased by 7% year on year - to 701.1 thousand tons. The ministry representative assumes that the volume of beef this year will be sufficient to meet the needs of the domestic market, and the further development of beef cattle breeding will be facilitated by expanding the geography of exports and increasing demand for beef. The head of one of the. Read more...

The export potential of Russian sausages was estimated at $200 million

  • 19 Oct 11:22

The export potential of Russian sausages was estimated at $200 million Russian sausage producers have the potential to increase product supplies to foreign markets up to 80 thousand tons, or 200 million US dollars. This forecast was published by the Federal Center “Agroexport” of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture in a new analytical review of the industry. The review notes that consumption of sausages and prepared meat products worldwide exceeded 32 million tons in 2022. This is 2.4% higher than the consumption volumes of the previous year. “The main driver of development is the high consumer demand for convenient and easy-to-prepare products suitable for an urban lifestyle,” the statement said. It is noted that. Read more...

The beef market may grow by 1.7% this year after last year's decline

  • 19 Oct 11:20

The beef market may grow by 1.7% this year after last year's decline Beef production in live weight in 2023 will be 1.65 million tons, which is 1.7% more than a year earlier. This is stated in the presentation of the National Meat Association (NMA, which unites the largest meat market operators). A slight increase is predicted against the backdrop of last year’s decline: in 2022, the production of this meat decreased by 3.2% to 1.62 million tons, the presentation said. Livestock farming demonstrates stable positive dynamics of development, says a representative of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the ministry, in January–August 2023, the production of cattle for slaughter increased by 7% to 701,100 tons.. Read more...

THE NON-INVASIVE WEIGHING TECHNOLOGY MAY SAVE THE PORK PRODUCERS UP TO 50 MILLION ROUBLES PER YEAR

  • 18 Oct 10:22

THE NON-INVASIVE WEIGHING TECHNOLOGY MAY SAVE THE PORK PRODUCERS UP TO 50 MILLION ROUBLES PER YEAR The pig breeding farm “Lazarevskoe” launched a new program for pig weighing using video cameras with artificial intelligence. According to experts, this technology may save them up to 49.9 mln roubles per year by promptly detecting underweight animals. The traditional weighing of pigs may be stressful to the animals and may lead to a risk of injuries among the workers who perform this procedure. Moreover, this type of weighing is conducted selectively and there’s a risk of missing the underweight animals. That’s why it’s impossible to reliably assess the situation at the plant. “Lazarevskoe” company reported that. Read more...

The emergence of livestock markets will give impetus to the development of livestock farming

  • 18 Oct 10:21

The emergence of livestock markets will give impetus to the development of livestock farming It recently became known that two livestock markets will open in Russia by the end of the year - in the Kostroma region and in Buryatia. Such land-based platforms will be an addition to the so-called electronic exchange for the sale of farm animals, which has been operating for two years. Why are such sites needed, how will they work and what animals can be sold or bought there? Roman Kostyuk, General Director of the National Union of Beef Producers, member of the expert council of the National Agrarian Agency, answered these and other questions. So, what are livestock markets and what are they for? Kostyuk: Russia is practically the only country in the world. Read more...

Russia increased exports of lamb and goat meat 7 times

  • 18 Oct 10:19

Russia increased exports of lamb and goat meat 7 times During January-September of this year, supplies of lamb and goat meat abroad increased seven times from the same period last year. This was reported by Rosselkhoznadzor with reference to data from its Argus information system. In particular, the largest importer of these types of meat is Iran, where their supplies increased by 7.5 times over the specified period. Note that this is due not only to local traditions of consuming this meat, similar to those in Russian Muslim regions, but also to cultural traditions, since a significant part of the supply is of the halal standard. Let us also recall that we previously wrote about a multiple increase in the supply of lamb. Read more...

Russia forecasts a 30% increase in pork exports in 2023

  • 18 Oct 10:17

Russia forecasts a 30% increase in pork exports in 2023 Exports of Russian pork by the end of 2023 may increase by 29.4% compared to last year and amount to about 220 thousand tons.Director General of the National Union of Pig Breeders Yuri Kovalev told reporters about this on the sidelines of the Russian agro-industrial exhibition "Golden Autumn 2023". “Last year we exported about 170 thousand tons, this year we expect about 220 thousand tons, all this without China,” he said. Kovalev noted that the situation with African swine fever (ASF) in the Russian Federation currently does not affect exports and is “under absolute control.” “We have had ASF for 15 years, and during this time. Read more...

Large chicken producers began to reduce product prices

  • 17 Oct 09:37

Large chicken producers began to reduce product prices Three players dominating the domestic chicken meat market notified the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of the decision to reduce selling prices for broiler carcasses, TASS reports citing information published today on the official website of the market regulator. We remind you that in early October, the FAS sent three interregional holdings - PJSC Cherkizovo Group, GAP Resurs and JSC Prioskolye - and large retailers letters with a strong recommendation to reduce prices and provide prices for chicken. The agency called on supply chain participants to behave responsibly, warning them to monitor their obligations. The three largest suppliers of broiler poultry. Read more...