World meat industry news

The number of cows in the farms of the Russian Federation at the beginning of February 2023 amounted to 7.7 million heads

  • 17 Mar 10:57

The number of cows in the farms of the Russian Federation at the beginning of February 2023 amounted to 7.7 million heads This is 0.6% (or 46,000 animals) less than a year earlier, according to Soyuzmoloko. In particular, the number of livestock in agricultural organizations decreased by 0.3% to 3.19 million, writes the Livestock of Russia magazine. According to analysts, the largest reduction in livestock in agricultural organizations was recorded in the Republic of Bashkortostan (-7.5 thousand), Moscow (-6.5 thousand), Novosibirsk (-5.2 thousand) and Tyumen (-3.3 thousand). ) regions, as well as in the. Read more...

New cross-hens “Smena 9” will take half of the market by 2028

  • 17 Mar 10:56

New cross-hens “Smena 9” will take half of the market by 2028 The new Russian cross is distinguished by high productivity rates, as well as good taste of meat. The construction of the breeding and genetic center "Change", where the birds of the new Russian cross-country meat chickens will be bred, will be completed in May this year. Over the next six years, the share of the Smena 9 cross may take 50% of the market, said Vladimir Fisinin, president of the Russian Poultry Union (Rosptitsesoyuz). The Smena 9 meat cross was registered in December 2020, and now it occupies 0.6% of the Russian market. “In 2023, we plan to increase its share to 2.6%, and over the next 5 years we are faced with the task of. Read more...

Russians do not feel the impact of Western sanctions

  • 16 Mar 11:12

Russians do not feel the impact of Western sanctions The Russians practically do not feel the impact of Western sanctions, according to a journalist from the British Independent newspaper. In his opinion, despite the endless number of various restrictions, the damage to the Russian economy has not been done on such a large scale, RIA Novosti reports. Foreign journalists note that they do not observe mass unemployment, a fall in the ruble exchange rate, or lines at bankrupt banks. Stores still offer customers a wide range of goods and products, many Western brands are available, and Russian counterparts have replaced the departed firms. The journalist also spoke with local residents, who confirmed his opinion.. Read more...

Inflation in the Russian Federation since the beginning of the year amounted to 1.32%

  • 16 Mar 11:11

Inflation in the Russian Federation since the beginning of the year amounted to 1.32% Consumer prices for the week, from March 7 to March 13, 2023, increased by 0.02%, from the beginning of March – also by 0.02%, from the beginning of the year – by 1.32%. This was reported by Rosstat. From March 7 to March 13, prices for tomatoes increased by 6.8%, onions - by 2.2%, bananas - by 1.7%, apples - by 0.5%, table beets - by 0.3%. Prices have increased: for chicken eggs - by 1%, frozen fish, wheat flour and millet - by 0.5%, milk powder mixtures for baby food - by 0.3%, beef, canned meat for baby food, granulated sugar, buckwheat groats, vodka - by 0.2%, sausages, sausages, bread rye - by 0.1%. Prices for cucumbers decreased by 10%, potatoes -. Read more...

One of the most interesting inventions in the Russian Federation since the beginning of the year is associated with the production of animal protein from plant waste

  • 16 Mar 11:10

One of the most interesting inventions in the Russian Federation since the beginning of the year is associated with the production of animal protein from plant waste One of the most interesting inventions in the Russian Federation since the beginning of the year is associated with the production of animal protein from plant waste. This was reported in the press service of the All-Russian Society of Inventors and Innovators (VOIR). And they clarified that feed grain, crop waste, sawdust can serve as raw materials during the application of this technology. In Russia, the technology may be promising, including for creating its own production of food products, animal feed and fish, experts noted. Also in the society of inventors, they talked about the creation of a biodegradable sorbent for agriculture "Solid Water". It is. Read more...

Iranian investors are interested in renting agricultural land in Bashkortostan

  • 16 Mar 11:05

Iranian investors are interested in renting agricultural land in Bashkortostan On March 13, in Tehran, the Head of Bashkortostan Radiy Khabirov met with Iranian Minister of Agriculture Javad Sadati-Nejad. The parties discussed areas of international cooperation in the agro-industrial sector.First of all, we are talking about expanding the range and volumes of mutual deliveries of agricultural products. Bashkortostan is already exporting grain and vegetable oil to Iran. The Minister of Agriculture also expressed interest in purchasing timber and livestock products. Thus, Iran is ready to conclude the first contract for the supply of 5,000 tons of beef produced in Bashkortostan according to Halal standards. “We expect that in the future. Read more...

In 2022, Russia increased the export of agricultural products

  • 15 Mar 11:00

In 2022, Russia increased the export of agricultural products In 2022, the Russian Federation exported agricultural raw materials and food products worth $41.6 billion, which is 12.1% more than in 2021 ($37.1 billion), a source familiar with the data of the Ministry of Agriculture told Interfax. Later on Monday, the data was published by the Federal Customs Service. In accordance with them, agricultural exports amounted to $41.3 billion. The service also recalculated the dynamics due to the clarification of the indicator for 2021 - $35.965 billion. Accordingly, export growth amounted to 14.8%. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, in physical terms, exports of sunflower increased by 2.5 times, flour - by 3.4 times, rapeseed -. Read more...

Experts estimate the potential for beef exports from Russia at $450-480 million per year

  • 15 Mar 10:58

Experts estimate the potential for beef exports from Russia at $450-480 million per year The potential for beef exports from the Russian Federation is 75-80 thousand tons for $450-480 million per year. This assessment was made by experts of the Agroexport center under the Ministry of Agriculture in a review of the market for this meat. In 2022, the export of Russian beef amounted to 34.6 thousand tons for $234 million. This is 6.4 and 12.6 times more, respectively, than in 2017. Record exports in physical terms were noted in 2021 - 37 thousand tons for $226.6 million. According to experts, the growth in deliveries became possible due to the opening of the Chinese market for Russian exporters. As a result, China increased imports of beef and offal from. Read more...

Russia sees a solid rise in egg production and exports

  • 15 Mar 10:44

Russia sees a solid rise in egg production and exports In 2022, Russian egg producers exported 570 million eggs, which is a 12.6% increase from 2021, Vladimir Fisinin, president of the Russian Union of poultry producers, Rosptitsesoyuz, said during an industry conference in Moscow. During the past decade, Russia has nearly doubled egg exports – a trend that is expected to continue. By 2030, it should reach 850 million, Fisinin forecasted, adding that Russia exported eggs to 17 countries last year. He didn’t provide further details, but in the previous years, Russia exported most eggs to Mongolia and the countries of the post-Soviet bloc: Kazakhstan and Kirgizia and the unrecognised republic of. Read more...

Oryol poultry farmers join the trend for industrial breeding of geese

  • 14 Mar 10:09

Oryol poultry farmers join the trend for industrial breeding of geese On March 6, a consignment of incubation eggs of gray geese of the Kolos breed from Hungary was imported into the Oryol region with the permission of the Rosselkhoznadzor. The recipient is Mulard Utka LLC, which is engaged in the cultivation and maintenance of poultry, the department reports. The unloading was carried out under the supervision of specialists from the Office of the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Oryol and Kursk regions and the veterinary service of the Oryol region. The incoming batch (16 thousand 500 pieces) was produced at an enterprise located in a territory free from infectious diseases of birds. After checking the package of veterinary. Read more...