Russia plans to increase small ruminant production by 35% by 2030

Published 2025년 5월 19일

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Russia is planning to increase its annual production of sheep and goats by 35% to 592.9 thousand tons by 2030, up from 439 thousand tons in 2020. The government is providing support to achieve this goal, with a focus on increasing the number of highly productive animals to meet domestic needs and boost export potential. The largest concentration of sheep and goat livestock is in the North Caucasus regions. By 2030, the Ministry of Agriculture forecasts a 21% increase in wool production. The government is also working on systematizing sheep records, which is expected to be completed by December 2025.

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A wide range of government support measures is provided for sheep breeders By 2030, Russia plans to increase the annual production of sheep and goats (small cattle, small ruminants, in live weight for slaughter) to 592.9 thousand tons against 439 thousand tons last year. Thus, the figure may increase by 35%. This was reported in the presentation of Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Maxim Borovoy, presented at the Russian Exhibition of Breeding Sheep and Goats in Kaspiysk. As noted by the Ministry of Agriculture, sheep farming in the Russian Federation has significant reserves for growth. Today, the key task of the sub-sector is to increase the total number of highly productive animals not only to meet the country's domestic needs, but also to strengthen export potential. The department pays great attention to the development of sheep farming, Borovoy emphasized. A wide range of state support measures is envisaged to further increase the volume of small ...

Source: Specagro