2024
- A Chinese journalist has been sentenced for posts about the COVID-19 pandemic.Journalist Zhang Zhan was sentenced to four years in prison again for her human rights reporting after covering the early days of the pandemic.COVID-19 in WuhanHuman rights journalist Zhang Zhan, who was previously sentenced to four years in prison for covering the early stages of the covid-19 pandemic in Wuhan, CHINA, has been sentenced to a similar term, writesREUTERS . 42-year-old Zhang Zhan wa...
- Analysts have named a timeframe for coal price recovery.Experts expect global coal prices to recover within the next two to three years, partly due to the exit of inefficient producers. However, logistics costs must also be reduced.Coal prices could recover within the next three years to the favorable levels of the second half of the 2010s, according to a NEFT Research report, "Crisis in the Coal Industry. There Is a Way Out." While it's premature to s...
- Belarusian sugar factories have begun exporting sugar beet pulp to the UAE via the exchange.September 22, MINSK . Belarusian SUGAR producers have begun using exchange trading to EXPORT their products to the United Arab Emirates, the BUCE press service told BELTA. Following two trading sessions held at the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange, a total of 4,000 tonnes of sugar beet pulp was sold to UAE importers. According to BUCE, the geography of exchange-traded sugar beet pulp suppli...
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade announced when flights from Russia to the Philippines will resume.Manila, PhilippinesThe Ministry of Industry and Trade confirmed that direct air service between RUSSIA and the Philippines, interrupted by the pandemic, will resume in October 2025.COVID-19 . This was announced by Deputy Minister Alexey Gruzdev at a meeting of the Joint Russian-Philippine Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation. According to the official, the restoration of flights will contr...
- The Ryazan region is one of the leaders in terms of growth rates of livestock productionLivestock breeders in the Ryazan region have demonstrated continuous, sustainable growth for 11 years. In the first 8 months of 2025, all categories of farms produced: - MILK – 447 thousand tons, an increase of 2.6% compared to the same period in 2024 ; - MEAT (live weight) – 94 thousand tons, +25.3%; - eggs – 99......
- Farms in the Bakcharsky District of the Tomsk Region are successfully developing agricultural activitiesMikhail Ratner, Deputy Governor of the Tomsk Region for Agro-Industrial Policy and Environmental Management, and specialists from the Department for Rural Social and Economic Development, conducted a working visit to the Bakcharsky District. The purpose of the visit was to monitor the activities of agricultural enterprises and farms in the municipality. As part of the program, the specialists visi...
- Beef prices in Russia will continue to rise: experts predict further price increasesOn the wholesale market, prices for Russian beef increased by 8.7% year-on-year, while imported beef (such as Brazilian) increased more significantly: by 17.6%. Beef production in the first half of 2025 decreased by 3.5%, due to the specifics of cattle farming in Russia—dairy cattle, which account for the majority of beef production, are the main herd size. Demand for beef is increasing, and in 2....
- A Komi farmer doubled his meat production thanks to a government grant.Today, the farm has 78 beef animals, including 29 cows and 49 young animals. In 2024 , the farmer sold over 6 tons of cattle for slaughter, double the previous year's figures. The farm is actively developing MEAT processing, including the production of minced meat and semi-finished products. The products are available at retail outlets in Syktyvkar and are in high demand. Currently, the farm is pr...
- Rising Meat Prices and Dairy Shortages in Greece: Causes and ConsequencesProblems in the dairy industry Dairy products are the basis of Greek cuisine and its variety includes yoghurts, cheeses , butter andIce cream . However, in recent years, the Greek dairy industry has been in crisis . A decline in the number of farmers and a decrease in the number of cows has led to a decrease in the volume of fresh MILK available for processing. This is creating a shortage, threate...
- Belarus and the Vladimir Region will explore new areas of cooperation in the exchange sector.Photo: BUCE, September 18, MINSK . Belarus and the Vladimir Region will explore new areas of cooperation in the exchange sector. This was discussed during a meeting between representatives of the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange and business circles of Russia's Vladimir Region, the BUCE press service told BELTA. The development of electronic exchange trading in non-commodity goods with high...
- Increasing Russian pork exports: New horizons in foreign marketsFurthermore, in the first half of 2025, pork exports to India quadrupled, making RUSSIA the second-largest supplier. Demand in India remains stable, driven by demand in the HoReCa and pharmaceutical industries, despite the ongoing African swine fever outbreaks in the country. In the first half of 2025, the volume of exported pork and by-products amounted to more than 19......
- США подтвердили наличие высокопатогенного птичьего гриппа в молочном стаде в НебраскеВ своем заявлении Министерство сельского хозяйства США сообщило, что подтвержденный штамм является генотипом B3.13, который относится к кладу 2.3.4.4b вируса H5N1. Случай был выявлен в результате организованной штатом проверки и расследования после первоначального обнаружения дефектных образцов молока, взятых для предварительного надзора за распределением, процедуры, требуемой в соответствии с фед...
- Uruguay Changes Meat Market: What Argentina Can LearnThis difference reflects two production and trade models that currently give Uruguay a privileged position in the international market. According to a recent report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), forecasts for 2026 show Uruguay's exports reaching 520,000 tonnes of carcass equivalent (CWE), the second-highest level in the country's history. Meanwhile, the country's total m...
- Rospatent denied Renault's request to register the modified trademark.French automaker Renault has received a preliminary refusal from the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) to register its Renault trademark in RUSSIA, RIA Novosti reports, citing the electronic database of the International Bureau (IB) of WIPO. In October 2024 , the automaker filed a trademark application for the purpose of selling and manufacturing vehicles. In April 2......
- Center-Reserve launches full-cycle meat production in the Stavropol regionThe pig farm is designed for 2,500 sows and can house 32,000 HEAD of cattle at any one time. Actual pork production in 2023 was 7,300 tons, exceeding initial estimates. Center-Reserve plans to increase sales volumes to 7,500 tons in 2024 and capture a 10% market share in the Samara Region. The company plans to expand production and establish its own breeding farm to improve the genetics of its liv...
- The Argentine meat industry is going through a period of adaptation to climate conditions and changes in external demand.The latest reports on Argentina's MEAT industry reveal a challenging and dynamic outlook for August 2025 and the first eight months of the year. Despite slaughter being complicated by unfavorable weather conditions, overall beef production increased slightly, and coupled with declining external demand, apparent domestic consumption showed significant growth compared to last year. Meanwhile, beef p...
- EU doubts ability to speed up abandonment of oil and gas from RussiaThe EU will not be able to give up Russian energy resources before 2027, despite pressure from Trump, Politico writes. The goal is hampered, in particular, by Hungary and Slovakia, which continue to buy Russianoil The European Union is unlikely to be able to abandon Russian oil and gas before 2027, despite a US request to speed up the process, Politico reports, citing two EU diplomatic sources. In...
- Industrial cooperation, agro-industrial complex, and medicine. Key areas of work for the Grodno and Penza regions have been identified.September 15, Grodno. The Grodno and Penza regions intend to develop cooperation. This plan was announced at a meeting of the regional leaders of Belarus and RUSSIA in the Grodno Regional Executive Committee, BelTA reports. As noted by Yuri Karayev, Chairman of the Grodno Regional Executive Committee, the Penza Region is not a new region for cooperation. "We already have cooperation with it. But, ...
- Four farms in the Tomsk region have completed grain harvesting.The top four fastest-growing farms were Ivan Sergeev from the Kozhevnikovsky District, Andrey Gordienko from the Tomsky District, and Evgeny Toropov from the Molchanovsky District. The Belostok agricultural cooperative completed the grain harvest on a 600-hectare plot in the Shegarsky District. According to Ivan Sergeev, the wheat harvest was good this year. He grows the Iren and Likamero varietie...
- Tomsk Region farmers are improving their production standards with the help of government support.Specialists from the Department for Social and Economic Development of Rural Areas and the Tomsk Region Agrarian Center, along with staff from the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance for the Novosibirsk and Tomsk Regions and veterinarians, conducted a monitoring of farms in the Tomsk District. The purpose of the visit was to assess the farmers' potential participation in ...
- Chinese tariffs threaten European pork sectorThe European pork sector and the entire pork value chain are deeply concerned by the results of the anti-dumping investigation carried out by the Chinese authorities last year, as well as the temporary measures imposed on our industry. It's too early to assess the full economic impact, but it will be felt across the Union. Producers in Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark will be hit the hardest, a...
- China slaughtered 183 million pigs in the first half of the year, driving down pricesFalling prices for live pigs, MEAT and piglets Live pig prices fell for six consecutive weeks, reaching 14.35 yuan/kg in mid-August, down 31.4% from a year earlier. Pork prices also fell to 24.93 yuan/kg in the third week of August, down 22% from a year earlier. In the case of piglets, the decline was even more prolonged: fifteen consecutive weeks of decline until the price reached 33.25 yuan/kg, ...
- Brazil: Record August for beef exports, up 56% in dollarsThe volume increased by 23.5%, which is approximately 50,000 tons more than in the same period in 2024 . Revenue reached US $1.504 billion , up 56% in DOLLAR terms from US$964.2 million 12 months ago. In addition to the significant increase in volumes, the average price was US$5,600 per tonne, representing a year-on-year increase of 26.3% compared to US$4,435 per tonne in August 2......
- DPA learns of Germany's plan to tighten Schengen visa issuance to RussiansGermany wants to achieve a stricter visa regime for Russians as part of a new sanctions package, DPA writes. The document prepared by Berlin contains a demand for the European Commission to fully implement the 2022 recommendationsAs part of the new EU sanctions package, the German government intends to seek restrictions on the issuance of visas to Russian citizens for travel to Schengen countries,...
- Buffalo Farming in Colombia: From Exotic Species to Golden OpportunityIn Colombia, the buffalo market has grown significantly in recent years, becoming an unrivaled alternative for cattle farmers. According to the ICA (National Institute of Agricultural Research), the buffalo population has increased by 60.1% over the past six years, from 336,417 HEAD in 2018 to more than 617,......
- Supply shortages and tariffs are negatively affecting the global beef trade.Due to the reduction in livestock numbers, world prices for cattle are rising. "Northern Hemisphere countries continue to post record prices," said Angus Gidley-Baird, senior animal protein analyst at RaboResearch. "However, in recent weeks, prices in the US and CANADA have declined slightly, suggesting a slight slowdown in market growth. Meanwhile, prices in the Southern Hemisphere continue to ri...
- Beef and veal production in the Moscow region increased by 57% in seven months.According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Moscow Region, local producers account for 31% of the total beef and veal production in the Central Federal District, ranking first, and 11% of the national output, placing them second in the country. This significant success has been achieved thanks to companies such as Optimum LLC and Mikkon LLC, which are implementing...
- Russia approaches top 10 world meat exportersThe main importer of Russian MEAT products in 2024 was Kazakhstan , which received almost three-quarters of the total volume of sausage exports and less than half of canned meat. This trend continues this year. There is also an increase in supplies to Turkey, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. According to the study , CHINA is the last of the ten exporters with 51.3 thousand tons shipped in 2......
- The Resource Group of Companies has received approval for the construction of lamb farming facilities in the Rostov Region.The plans include the construction of two complexes, each with a capacity of 12,000 breeding stock and a fattening facility for 30,000 young animals. An agreement with the Rostov Region government was signed in October 2022, and the project initially called for the creation of a breeding stock of 54,......
The year 2024 promises to be a watershed in many ways. The rapid development of technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotechnology, will continue, opening up new horizons for science and innovation. At the same time, the global community will face the challenges of climate change, sustainable development and global security. The political situation will also be tense, with events on the international stage being unpredictable. At the same time, people will continue to strive for a better life, personal development and stronger ties in society. In 2024, the world will face new challenges, but will also offer new opportunities for growth and progress.