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The daily volume of milk sales by agricultural organizations in Russia has increased by 2.3% compared to the same period last year, with the average milk yield per cow per day also increasing.
The Russian government increased tariffs on palm oil from unfriendly countries to 35% in response to sanctions, aiming to support domestic oilseed production.
The meeting discussed fuel supply for farmers and measures to prevent supply disruptions.
The Smolensk Region will receive over 1.5 billion rubles in federal support for its agro-industrial complex, following a visit by Minister Oksana Lut, who discussed regional agricultural development, record harvests, and ongoing investment projects.
The Ministry of Agriculture and FMBA will collaborate on developing veterinary vaccines and diagnostics for poultry and pig farming to combat economically significant diseases and reduce import dependence.
Russia and Brazil discussed expanding cooperation in agribusiness, including increased fertilizer exports, trade growth in fish and wheat gluten, and joint work on crop breeding and seed production.
The Russian Ministry of Agriculture aims to increase labor productivity in the agro-industrial complex by 12.6% by 2030 through mechanization, digitalization, and state support, targeting 40% of enterprises.
The Ministry of Agriculture discussed soybean breeding at Belgorod State Agricultural University, covering four projects: a soybean module for accelerated breeding, phenotyping of wheat and barley, a digital assistant for breeders, and accelerated soybean breeding, with a focus on practical application.
Russia and Turkey discussed the growth of trade in agricultural products, with a focus on reducing post-harvest losses and increasing efficiency in the food supply chain.
EAEU agricultural production grew nearly 30% in a decade, with mutual trade up 2.7 times and exports 2.5 times, while food self-sufficiency reached 94%. Russia leads in key exports and focuses on high-value-added products, with plans for a digital platform by 2026.
Russia and Saudi Arabia discussed expanding wheat, feed, and poultry supplies at SPIEF, along with cooperation in veterinary science and breeding. Russia highlighted its agro-exports to 160 countries, BRICS support for a grain exchange, and a goal of full apple self-sufficiency.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Belgorod Region discussed support for the agro-industrial complex, including agricultural production growth, border area livestock farming, rural development, and workforce training.
