87.4 thousand tonnes of cattle and poultry grown in the first quarter of 2014 in Tatarstan
5 April 2014, Saturday
On April 5at a regional video conference held by Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov at Tatarstan Government House, Minister of Agriculture and Food Marat Akhmetov reported on results of livestock sector in the first quarter of 2014.
He reported, in particular, that 87.4 thousand tonnes of cattle and poultry were grown in the first quarter of 2014 in Tatarstan, of which 84.1 thousand tonnes of produce were sold. Besides, 262.8 tonnes of milk were produced, the number of cattle stock made 752.7 thousand tonnes.
According to Marat Akhmetov, the growth dynamics of cattle stock was positive as of April 1. The purchase price was higher than last year. It was also noted that agricultural produce is in demand. The proceeds in livestock sector are expected to make 11.7 billion roubles. The growth amounted to 22 per cent compared to previous year.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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