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Russia has a strong dependence on imported veterinary pharmaceuticals. Rosselhoznadzor estimated the share of imported vaccines in the Russian cattle industry to be 71%. Photo: Canva

28-11 | News

New regulation in Russia disrupts supply of veterinary medicines

First production of boluses for dairy commences in Russia. This is the first of its kind development in Russia. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

17-11 | News

First production of boluses for dairy commences in Russia

"The difficulties have affected those to a lesser extent who use milking equipment from Israel. It's much worse for those who relied on major dairy machine companies which have left Russia," commented Alexey Pavlov, general director of the Pervomaisky milk farm. Photo: Canva

03-11 | News

Coping with technology gaps in Russia’s dairy industry

The Russian dairy market has seen private labels becoming more popular, which already account for 25% of the industry's turnover. Photo: Canva

18-10 | News

Cost-of-living crisis affects Russia’s dairy sector

In 2022, several global shipping companies have suspended logistics to Russian ports. In addition, The EU's fifth package of sanctions against Russia included a prohibition on Russian-flagged ships entering EU ports after 16 April 2022. Photo: Canva

11-10 | News

Russia urged to tackle dairy logistics issues

"More than 70% of dairy products from Russia are counterfeits. Milk, for example, everything is added to it, nothing is natural. And we consume it all. So, what future awaits us after this? After all, food security should be at the forefront of everything," Talgat Baimurinov, chairman of the agricultural committee at the business union Atameken

06-10 | News

Kazakhstan’s issues with poor milk quality imports

In Ukraine a Kharkiv-based state farm, Kutuzovka, lost half of its 2,000-strong herd due to the shelling and now struggles to get back on its feet. Photo: Canva

29-09 | News

Impact of shelling on dairy operations in Russia-Ukraine

From 1 January 2024, the Russian government will subsidise 100% of the logistics costs of the export of several categories of dairy products, including cheese, butter and dry whey.

08-09 | News

Russia to fully subsidise logistics costs for dairy

the proposed method appeared to be beneficial for the decontamination of pathogenic microorganisms, meaning it could be used as an alternative to pasteurisation. Photo: Canva

30-08 | News

Ultrasound treatment to improve cheese quality

Russia has taken control of the Russian subsidiaries of Danone, alongside beer company Carlsberg. Photo: Canva

02-08 | News

Impact of Russia’s decision to seize control over Danone assets