In the Pskov Region, small farms are developing deer farming, ostrich and snail farms

Farmers in the Pskov Region are implementing projects in dairy and meat livestock farming, sheep breeding, poultry farming, milk processing, and cheese production. In crop production, projects are being carried out for apple and garden strawberry production, planting apple and black currant orchards, growing planting material and apple fruit products, and cultivating open-ground vegetables. This information was provided by the regional agricultural and state technical supervision committee. One of the unique areas for the Pskov Region has been the development of maral deer farming in the Kuninsky District. The project is being implemented with the help of an "Agrostart" grant received in 2024. The farm for breeding Altai-Sayan maral deer is being created to obtain antler and meat products, blood, and maral hides. Since 2022, "Agrotourism" grants have been issued. Over this period, 5 projects selected by the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia have received grant support: These ...