Dmitry Patrushev spoke about strengthening the Russian dairy market and developing exports

The Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev took part in the XV Congress of the National Union of Milk Producers, which was held in Moscow. At the congress, the head of the Ministry of Agriculture summed up the work of the dairy sector and determined its further strategic paths. Dmitry Patrushev also answered questions from representatives of the dairy business. Dmitry Patrushev noted in his speech that over the past five years in Russia there has been a steady increase in the volume of raw milk production. According to preliminary data, last year production reached 33.5 million tons, which exceeds the previous year by half a million tons. Over the past 5 years, more than 900 dairy complexes have been introduced, which in turn contributes to an increase in the volume of raw materials and the development of processing. According to data for 2023, the production of cream increased by almost 21%, cheese by 16%, ice cream by 12% and dry milk products by 8%. ...