Russia became the first in the world in salmon production

The volume of catch in 2023 exceeded 600 thousand tons Russia became the first in the world in salmon production: the volume of catch in 2023 exceeded 600 thousand tons. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev during a meeting of the operational headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture on the results of the work of the agro-industrial complex in the past year and tasks for the near future. The minister also noted that domestic fishing industry ensured the maximum catch of aquatic biological resources in 30 years - 5.3 million tons. In addition, the second grain harvest in the history of the country was obtained - according to preliminary data, this is about 143 million tons, and with new regions it is expected approximately 147 million tons. Livestock breeders, according to preliminary data, increased milk production by 0.5 million tons and meat production by 300 thousand tons. In general, in 2023, all sub-sectors of the ...