Sverdlovsk Region sees 2.5% reduction in cattle population

Cows have become a symbol of controversy, as debates about their environmental impact, particularly regarding methane emissions, have generated headlines, political decisions, and criticism. But while many study the animals themselves, a group of researchers decided to examine the soil. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a team of researchers led by Professor Galen Erickson conducted a study t...

The Progress agricultural production cooperative officially launched two modern robotic farms, each designed for 140 cows, and a facility for 300 calves. Vasily Muklin, Minister of Agriculture and Food of Udmurtia, attended the opening ceremony . "Progress is a leading enterprise in the region, steadily improving its performance. Today, we see a logical continuation of this trend. Currently, four ...

The products comply with all veterinary requirements and quality standards of Russian and Chinese legislation. According to Marina Kozharina, Acting Minister of Agriculture of the Irkutsk Region, fishery exports play a significant role in the region's achievement of the goals of the federal project "Export of Agricultural Products," which is part of the national project "International Cooperation ...

The region is among the top ten leaders in the Central Federal District in terms of livestock production across all farm categories. According to preliminary data from Rosstat, the agricultural production index in Ivanovo Oblast in 2025 was 103.3% of the previous year, including 106.5% in crop production and 1......

Including more than 364 hectares of intensive orchards. By 2026, at least 300 hectares of perennial plantings are planned, including 65 hectares of fruit nurseries. The area of ​​perennial fruit plantings in farms of all categories in the region amounts to 9.8 thousand hectares, including 6.8 thousand hectares of fruit-bearing age. "Among the perennial plantings, pome fruits occupy 6.9 thousand he...

The inspection revealed that cattle had been removed from the farm without the necessary electronic veterinary documentation certifying the animals' health for various diseases. At the time of the inspection, the farm housed over 250 head of cattle . During the inspection, two emaciated cows were discovered, kept in conditions that did not meet veterinary standards. Violations in the handling of b...

The decrease affected all major types of farm animals: the number of cows decreased by 7.3% to 203.7 thousand, pigs by 3.3% to 269.6 thousand, and sheep and goats by 9.2% to 120.2 thousand. Despite the overall decline in livestock numbers, the region's agricultural production figures showed positive trends. In 2......

Most exports are destined for the Asian market, particularly China , which accounts for 74% of export markets, as well as countries such as Russia , Peru, Ecuador, and Vietnam . Efforts are underway in these countries to enter the Egyptian market. In 2025 , meat exports were restricted by the previous government from February 5 to June 4, making August the month with the highest export volume, rea...