Agriculture in Russia as of 2010.
Agriculture – a sector that provides the country with food and light industry raw materials. In the Russian Federation of Agriculture is represented mainly livestock and crop production. In January, 2010. was produced agricultural products for 2.3 billion rubles. that 6% more than in the corresponding period last year. In February 2010, an increase in the number of sheep and goats to 2148.9 thousand compared to 2009. to 28.8 thousand. The number of birds in relation to last year at 1,321.6 thousand. Large livestock – cattle, pigs decreased by 14.1 thousand from the indicators in 2009. Volumes of meat production in the country amounted to 25.6 thousand tons, milk – 48,5 thousand tons, eggs -78.5 tons. Ministry of Agriculture plans to increase milk production to 32 million 430 thousand tons of meat – 6 million 687 thousand tons by the end of the year. Also planned to reduce imports of dairy, meat products and increase production volumes of its own sugar. Anti-crisis measures taken by the state, contributed to keeping the pace of development of agribusiness. State support is provided not only by subsidies (87 billion rubles .- funds to support agriculture), but also by subsidizing interest rates. In 2010. in Russia planted 17.8 million hectares of crops, that is 5,6% more than in 2009. In spring 2010, the Ministry of Agriculture will begin to withdraw surplus dairy products (UHT milk, cheeses, hard wheat, butter) from the market. There will be interventions in the procurement of grain. Now decide on technical issues and mortgage financing transactions. According to forecasts of Russia will be able to supply itself with grain at 95%, milk and dairy products – by 90%, meat – 85%, potatoes – by 95%.