Russia: State support for the livestock industry in Kalmykia will double in 2024

In 2024, the federal center will double state support for the agro-industrial complex of Kalmykia for the development of beef cattle breeding to 350 million rubles, sheep and goat breeding - to 120 million rubles. This will allow agricultural enterprises and peasant farms to increase the number of large and small livestock to ensure Russia's food security, as well as increase the export of meat and wool, Acting Minister of Agriculture of the Republic Timur Gavaev told TASS. “Kalmykia is one of the main regions of Russia for the production of fine wool, lamb, raising pedigree sheep, the meat is famous for its quality - this is our brand. Next year, compared to the outgoing year, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation will double state support for beef cattle breeding for the republic - from 170 million rubles to 350 million rubles. Support for sheep and goat breeding will also double - from 60 million rubles to 120 million rubles," he said. Federal support is ...