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  • Cherkizovo Group Embraces Sustainability Reporting

    On March 5, 2024, Cherkizovo Group, Russia’s leading meat producer, published its inaugural sustainability report, marking a significant step towards transparency and accountability in its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The report highlights Cherkizovo’s alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals and its dedication to sustainable development within the agri-food sector.

  • Latvia Sets Precedent in the EU with Ban on Agricultural Imports from Russia and Belarus

    On February 22, 2024, Latvia made a groundbreaking move by becoming the first country in the European Union to ban the import of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus. This decision followed the final approval of amendments to the law on agriculture and rural development by the Latvian Saeima. These amendments, developed by several ministries, are a response to the geopolitical tensions in the region and aim to reduce dependence on Russian and Belarusian agricultural products.

  • Russia Dominates as Top Rapeseed Meal Supplier to the EU in Recent Import Data

    On February 22, 2024, it was revealed that from July 2023 to February 2024, the European Union imported 576.1 thousand tons of rapeseed meal from Russia, making up 40.3% of the total imports. This information was disclosed during an online event discussing the challenges and opportunities of Ukraine’s accession to the EU. Russia’s prominent role as a supplier highlights its significant impact on the EU’s agricultural imports market.

  • Russian Wheat Dominates Egyptian Market

    Russia has significantly bolstered its wheat exports to Egypt, with supplies exceeding $2.3 billion in the first eleven months of last year. This surge represents more than a third increase in annual terms, capturing over 70% of Egyptian wheat imports. The data, compiled by Russian RIA Novosti, highlights Russia’s growing influence in the Egyptian wheat market, illustrating the shifting dynamics of global agricultural trade.

  • PhosAgro Board of Directors Recognizes the Company’s Successful Results in 2023 and Welcomes the Decision to Index Wages

    PhosAgro’s Board of Directors declared the company’s 2023 operations successful and supported a 15% wage indexation starting February 1, 2024. CEO Mikhail Rybnikov highlighted a record production of 11.3 million tons of agrochemical products in 2023.

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