The largest beer producers in Russia increased the area under malting barley by 6%

Published 2024년 5월 7일

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In 2024, the Association of Beer, Malt and Beverage Producers (APB) announced a 6% increase in the sown area for malting barley, reaching 240.7 thousand hectares, across more than 20 regions, highlighting the brewing industry's efforts to secure raw materials and support local agriculture. Despite not facing a current seed shortage, the industry is proactively developing super-elite seeds and new barley varieties to mitigate potential future shortages, amidst import restrictions. However, the reliance on imported hops remains a challenge, with only 5% produced domestically. To combat this, the NIFI and APP have proposed initiatives to boost hop cultivation within Russia, aiming to reduce dependency on imports and further support the local agricultural sector.

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In 2024, the total sown area of malting barley grown by partner farmers for member companies of the Association of Beer, Malt and Beverage Producers (APB) increased by 6% and amounted to 240.7 thousand hectares. As part of their own agricultural programs, brewers continue to make a significant contribution to ensuring the raw material security of the industry and the country as a whole. Malting barley for APP member companies is grown by local farms located in more than 20 regions of the country - from Primorye, Siberia and Altai to Voronezh, Tula and Moscow regions. Some APP member companies have also expanded the pool of suppliers by starting cooperation with farmers in Nizhny Novgorod, Altai Territory and Tatarstan. “Thanks to partnership with farmers, we are able to control the high quality of the raw materials necessary for the production of our product, minimize the risks of increasing its cost and reducing supplies in the current conditions, as well as support hundreds of ...

Source: Zol