2024

The year 2024 promises to be a watershed in many ways. The rapid development of technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotechnology, will continue, opening up new horizons for science and innovation. At the same time, the global community will face the challenges of climate change, sustainable development and global security. The political situation will also be tense, with events on the international stage being unpredictable. At the same time, people will continue to strive for a better life, personal development and stronger ties in society. In 2024, the world will face new challenges, but will also offer new opportunities for growth and progress.

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More than 50 coal companies in Russia are on the brink or have closed down
More than fifty coal enterprises in Russia have closed or may soon cease operations, the Ministry of Energy warned. The agency predicted losses of 300-350 billion rubles. In May, the Cabinet approved measures to support the industryThe losses of the Russian coal industry in 2024 amounted to 112.6 billion rubles, the situation continues to worsen, said Deputy Minister of Energy Dmitry Islamov. “In ...
В январе - июне в Беларуси произвели сельхозпродукции на Br12,4 млрд
15 июля, Минск. В январе - июне 2025 года в секторах всех категорий производство продукции сельского хозяйства в текущих ценах составило Br12,4 млрд, или в сопоставимых ценах 97,3% к уровню января - июня 2024 года, сообщили БЕЛТА в Белстате. В сельскохозяйственных организациях произведено продукции на Br12,1 млрд, или в сопоставимых ценах 97,5% к уровню соответствующего периода предыдущего года. С...
A World of Vivid Emotions in Vitebsk, an Incentive for Goat Breeding, and Operational Reports. The President's Week in Review
Alexander Lukashenko during a visit to a goat breeding farm near Mogilev Alexander Lukashenko during the grand opening ceremony of the XXXIV International Arts Festival "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting with Moldovan politician and former President Igor Dodon Alexander Lukashenko during a visit to a goat breeding farm near Mogilev Alexander Lukashenko during the ...
Cattle slaughter is increasing in Argentina
In June, 1.13 million head of cattle were slaughtered , matching the May figure and 9% more than the previous year. However, the difference in working days between the three months means that, adjusted for this figure, slaughter represents a 17% increase compared to the previous month and a 3% decrease compared to the previous year. The number of animals sent to slaughterhouses in June was lower t...
Moratorium: How temporary restrictions affect business, politics, and life
Content: What is a moratorium in simple terms? Why are moratoriums introduced? Moratorium on business inspections Moratorium on bankruptcy Moratorium on the death penalty in Russia Moratorium on attacks on energy facilities What is important to know about moratoriums What is a moratorium in simple terms?A moratorium (from the late Latin moratorius, meaning "slowing") is a temporary suspension or p...
Damate expands export horizons: eight new countries for duck and turkey products
The certification process included a thorough audit of the company's quality management and food safety systems. High standards of production processes, as well as significant experience in the international market, earned the company a positive rating. Damate emphasizes its role as one of the largest suppliers of frozen turkey meat globally and emphasizes expanding its range of highly processed p...
Fruit, meat and vegetables push Spanish exports to historic high
The publication of the Annual Foreign Trade Report 2024 has confirmed the key role of the agri-food sector in the Spanish economy. It has established itself as the sector with the largest positive foreign trade balance, reaching a record €19.232 billion in 2024, up 21.2% from the previous year. In a context of geopolitical tensions such as the ongoing war in Ukraine , the conflict in the Middle Ea...
Record June for Australian meat exports
Meanwhile, grain-fed beef exports surpassed the previous record set in April, confirming that Australia is filling the void left open by the US tariff war in China. Last month's record volume was 4% higher than May's already high 129,000 tonnes and 27% higher than June last year, according to Beef Central. In the first half of the year, shipment volume reached 7......
U.S. meat exports continue to decline in May amid trade tensions with China
U.S. pork and beef exports showed a downward trend in May, primarily due to a sharp decline in shipments to China , according to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). In April and the first half of May, China’s overall tariff on U.S. pork peaked at 172 percent, while that on beef peaked at 147 percent. Even after a joint announ...
Growth in exports of meat products, root crops and vegetables in the first half of 2025
Animal product exports reached 763.2 thousand tons, with the largest volumes of fish and seafood supplies to China and South Korea. Meat and edible offal also showed growth: exports amounted to 440.4 thousand tons, up 30% from last year. The main sales market for meat wasCHINA , where more than 70 thousand tons were sent. In addition, pork exports increased significantly, reaching 137.8 thousand t...
US imposes sanctions against UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur
Francesca AlbaneseThe United States is imposing sanctions on UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for "illegal and shameful attempts to provoke the International Criminal Court to take action" against US and Israeli leaders and companies, Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on the social network X. “Today, I am imposing sanctions on UN Human Rights Council Special Rapport...
Uruguay: Criollo horse sales top $1.5 million in first half of 2025
Criollo horse sales have shown significant momentum, especially in the fall. According to data collected by journalist Juan Rosas of the Tabaré radio station, 546 horses were sold in the first six months of 2025, generating a total revenue of US $1,537,020 . This figure was supplemented by the sale of five embryos for US$31,5......
Bashkortostan to increase meat production to 550 thousand tons by 2030
This will increase the production of broiler meat to 115 thousand tons, which is 30 thousand tons more than in 2024 , and also increase the production of turkeys to 65 thousand tons, increasing it by 35 thousand tons. Also, the Tavros holding has planned to launch a large investment project to create a modern pig complex in the Bizhbulyaksky district for 16 thousand tons of pork per year. These in...
Rosselkhozbank predicts record poultry production in Russia — up to 7.3 million tons by 2025
Oleg Lityaykin, an expert at the Russian Agricultural Bank Center, noted that poultry meat farming is one of the key sub-sectors of livestock farming in Russia. Over the past 15 years, production volumes have doubled, reaching 7.2 million tons in 2024. Poultry meat consumption has also increased, amounting to 36.4 kg per person per year - this is 44% of the total meat consumption in the country. T...
Zelensky imposed sanctions on five Chinese companies over UAV parts.
Volodymyr Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against five Chinese companies . The decree was published on the website of the Ukrainian President's Office. The sanctions targeted Central Asia Silk Road International Trade, Suzhou Ecod Precision Manufacturing, Shenzhen Royo Technology, Shenzhen Jinduobang Technology, and Ningbo BLIN Machinery. "Sanctions have been imp...
The embassy called sanctions against the NBC protection system a price for the truth about the West's machinations
The UK sanctions against the Russian Armed Forces' radiation, chemical and biological defence (RCBZ) command are an attempt to divert attention from "repeatedly documented cases" of the Ukrainian Armed Forces using toxic substances with Western support, the Russian Embassy in the UK said. “With this illegitimate action, the British authorities are once again trying to distract attention from the r...
Russia boosts turkey exports: production records, supply growth
In 2024 , turkey production in Russia increased by 3.8%, reaching 438 thousand tons of slaughter weight, which indicates the stability of the sector and growing consumer demand. This year, the RussianTurkey has already been shipped to 33 countries, with China , Benin, DR Congo, UAE and Saudi Arabia showing the greatest interest . According to the results of the first quarter of 2......
The Russian meat industry continues to grow: poultry farms increased meat production by 3.4%.
In total, agricultural enterprises produced 3.258 million tons of meat in slaughter weight, an increase of 1.1% compared to 2024. Poultry meat accounted for more than half (51%) of total meat production, while pork accounted for 43% and beef only 6.5%. Despite lower pork production, some regions, such as the Pskov and Oryol regions, reported significant growth in this segment. Meat exports also in...
The Perm Krai Prosecutor's Office won a court case to return 847 hectares of forest land to federal ownership.
As a reminder, JSC Perm Pig Complex was declared bankrupt in April 2022, and the bankruptcy was finalized at the end of 2024 , with creditor liabilities totaling 777.6 million rubles. Veterinary and processing companies are currently operating at the decommissioned facility.
EFSA analyses evolution of bird flu in the US and its possible spread to cattle
EFSA scientists highlight that key European stopovers with high bird population densities, such as Iceland, the UK , Ireland, western Scandinavia, as well as large wetlands such as the Wadden Sea off the coasts of the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany, could be useful sites for early detection of the virus during the seasonal migration of wild birds. The report also looks at the possibility of the ...
Ежемесячный и годовой рост импорта в Китае отражает возросший спрос на свинину
За первые пять месяцев 2025 года совокупный импорт свинины в Китай составил 450 000 тонн, что на 5,8% больше, чем за аналогичный период 2024 года. Этот устойчивый рост свидетельствует о том, что Китай все больше зависит от международных поставщиков свинины для удовлетворения внутренних потребностей потребления. Аналитики ожидают, что объемы импорта свинины в Китай останутся высокими в ближайшие ме...
The growth in revenue of the largest agricultural holdings is several times higher than the growth of the food industry and the food market
According to the INFOLine report, PepsiCo topped the ranking of the largest food companies in 2024 by revenue. The global holding managed to effectively change brands. In March 2022, the company stopped selling its flagship drinks Pepsi, 7Up, Mirinda and Mountain Dew in Russia and launched the light energy drink Evervess and a version of the classic lemonade Frustyle instead. Thanks to the new bra...
"Why not intensify the process?" Lukashenko raised fundamental questions about goat farming.
123July 8, Mogilev. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is focusing on the faster and more effective development of goat breeding in the country, given the demand for this industry. He made this statement during a visit to a goat breeding farm near Mogilev, BelTA reports. The head of state posed specific questions to officials and specialists: is the product in demand , what is the profitabi...
A Minsk resident accused his guest of theft and killed her. The Investigative Committee has revealed details of the investigation.
Investigative Committee photo, July 8, Minsk . The Central District Department of the Investigative Committee (Minsk) has established the circumstances of a woman's murder, the Investigative Committee told BELTA. According to the investigation, on August 8, 2024 , a 56-year-old Minsk resident called an ambulance in a private home in the capital, reporting that his guest was unwell. Paramedics who ...
Британия ввела санкции против начальника войск РХБЗ и его заместителя
Великобритания ввела новые санкции против российских физлиц и компаний. В санкционный список попали начальник войск радиационной, химической и биологической защиты Вооруженных сил России Ртищев и его заместитель Марченко Алексей Ртищев Великобритания расширила санкционный список в отношении России в связи с продолжающимися боевыми действиями на Украине и внесла в него начальника войск радиационной...
How Ursula von der Leyen found herself facing resignation
The European Parliament has launched a no-confidence vote against the European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen. RBC investigated the reasons behind this and the potential consequences.On July 7, a debate on a vote of no confidence in the European Commission was held at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The motion was initiated by Gheorghe Pipera, vice-chairman o...
Chile, Morocco, Kuwait. Where Brest Region Supplies Food Products
7 July, Brest. Brest Region has increased food exports over the past five years , BelTA learned from the Committee on Agriculture and Food of the Brest Regional Executive Committee. By increasing production volumes, Brest Region not only supplies the domestic market with food, but also increases exports. For example, over the past five years, beef exports have increased by 1.5 times, sausages and ...
Chile: Sheep and cattle slaughter increased by 94.6% in May
This sharp increase was primarily driven by an increase in sheep slaughter, which reached 36,390 heads, representing an annual increase of 102.2%. Within this category, lambs stood out with an increase of 235.2%, reaching a share of 38.3%. They were followed by ewes (47% of the total), which grew by 46.8%, and ewes, with an increase of 253.7%. Cattle slaughter increased by 23.8%. The category with...
US: Broiler Market Outlook Week 27, July 7, 2025
Average prices for chicken cuts generally fell. The sharpest decline was noted in the prices of chicken breast (-8.1%) – the reason was overproduction and decreased demand. Wings showed the strongest growth (+7.8%), which is probably due to increased demand (in anticipation of Independence Day, July 4). Drumsticks and minced MMO retain relatively stable positions. These items maintain stable deman...
Growth of agricultural production in Bashkortostan: first results of 2025
According to the data provided, the volume of agricultural production in the region increased by 1.7% compared to the same period in 2024 , reaching 63.6 billion rubles. Deputy Prime Minister andMinister of Agriculture Ilshat Fazrakhmanov reported a 9.7% increase in commodity production in agricultural organizations, although a 3.7% decrease was recorded in private farms. Egg production in the reg...

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