New Procedure For Vet Drug Imports
RUSSIA - The federal veterinary service, Rosselkhoznadzor, has announced a new procedure for the import of veterinary drugs into the Russian Federation, which comes into effect on 2 August.

Brazilian Meat Plants Don't Meet Russian Standards
RUSSIAN FEDERATION - Following inspections of Brazilian meat processing plants in April 2010, the Russian Veterinary Authority - Rosselkhoznadzor - has found that many plants do not meet sanitary norms and export requirements.

Russia Is Rinderpest-Free
RUSSIA - Russia has been officially declared rinderpest-free.

AgroFarm 2010: Over 200 Exhibitors From 19 Countries
RUSSIA - AgroFarm, the international exhibition for animal husbandry and breeding, is being held in Moscow for the fourth time from 26 to 28 May 2010.

Imports Of Beef From EU
RUSSIA - Russia has opened the markets to a number of EU beef products, following the closure after BSE.

Russia Raising Beef Quotes
RUSSIAN FEDERATION - The Russian market has reportedly increased beef orders and offer prices, as tight supplies from South America and the recovering economy (driven by higher oil prices) have fuelled total beef imports after the distribution of the...

Russia Presents Opportunities for Dairy Exports
RUSSIA - While the fourth quarter of 2009 was an extremely difficult period for local dairy producers, both Valio (Finland) and Arla (Denmark) have reported a huge increase in sales for 2009, writes Alla Barinova, Manager, Bord Bia Moscow.

Russia's Meat Output to Rise by Six Per Cent
RUSSIA - Contradictory to reports yesterday (15 March) by the MLA, it is reported that Russian meat production is expected to surge by six per cent in 2010 to 10.5 million tons.

Russian Government To Support Meat Production
RUSSIAN FEDERATION - The Russian government has approved a new plan to increase domestic food output and reduce the country’s import dependence. Within the plan’s objectives, domestic meat production should increase 85 per cent by 2015.

Russia's President Sets Out Goal Of Self-Sufficiency
RUSSIA - A plan to raise self-sufficiency in food production was approved by President Medvedev on Monday (1 February).

Formal Signing Of JV Between DSM And Tatenergo
RUSSIA - DSM Nutritional Products, a subsidiary of Royal DSM in The Netherlands, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company, has signed a joint venture agreement with Tatenergo JSC for the construction of an Animal Nutrition & Health premix...

Government Resources for Russian Beef Industry
RUSSIA - The Russian beef industry is set to receive large government financial incentives in order to develop during the next three years.

Positive Development Trends In Russian Production
RUSSIA - DLG offers an update on the latest developments in Russian animal production in the run-up to AgroFarm 2010. New investments are planned and international technology is much in demand, says DLG. The show will take place in Moscow on 26 to 28...

Developing The Cattle Industry In Russia
RUSSIA - The number of specialised beef breeds, pedigree sales and the production of high quality beef is set to increase in Russia, thanks to a new programme for beef cattle development.

Continued Expansion in Russian Meat, Dairy Output
RUSSIA - A new report on the future of agribusiness suggests the country's target of self-sufficiency in poultry meat and pork by 2011 will not be reached, however.

Russia Develops New Food Security Policy
RUSSIA - Food security was top of the agenda at a recent meeting, attended by President Dmitry Medvedev. The President is pushing for food resources to be primarily based on home-grown products.

Russia to Increase Beef Production
RUSSIA - Russia will continue to reduce beef imports and increase its own beef production by four times.

Russian Farming On Brink Of Collapse
RUSSIAN FEDERATION - More and more Russian meat farmers are deciding to sell their business due to huge losses suffered in the current financial conditions.

Russia May Increase Beef Quotas But Cut Pork, Poultry
RUSSIA - Russia is expected to raise quotas for beef imports while cutting allocations for pork and poultry next year.

Iranians Invest in New Ag Complex in Russia
RUSSIA - Iranian businessmen plan to build a farm and feed mill in Chelyabinsk Oblast, to the east of the Ural Mountains.