In 2016, record results were achieved in almost all sectors of agribusiness. In total, the agriculture growth is estimated to be at least 4%. Thus, the gross yield of grain increased by 15.6%, production of livestock and poultry meat – by 4.7%, the catch of aquatic biological resources – 5%. As for the production of vegetables, sugar beet production showed the maximum growth – 34%. For the first time, local apple production grew by 6%.
The amount of agricultural credits for seasonal works by Rosselkhozbank increased by nearly 44% in 2016 and amounted to more than 242 billion rubles. The total amount of agricultural credits by Rosselkhozbank amounted to more than 1.171 trillion rubles.
The total grain yield increased by 13% compare to 2015: leguminous crop grew by 28.2%, wheat – by 17% , corn – by 7.1%, rice – by 6.5%. Soy harvest increased by 14%, that is the record high since 1991.
By the end of 2016, the meat market stabilized and grew. Meat production increased by 5.1%: pork production – by 9.7%, poultry – by 3.5%. For the first time, production beef market grew, the production growth was 0.6%.
The import of meat fell by 17.5%, including pork – by 14.3%, poultry – by 21.6%, beef – by 17.5%. Export of Russian meat grew by 55.8% (high record): for poultry and beef – by 42.9%, and it doubled for pork.
Active development of pig industry allowed Russia to become the 5th biggest pork producer in worldwide.
In 2016, Russian fishermen catch increased by 4.7% and exceeded 4.4 million MT. Catches grew in the Far East (+ 8%), the Baltic (+ 12.3%) and the Azov-Black Sea (+ 7%) basins. .
Vegetables production remained almost at the same as last year (-0.52%). Imports decreased by 25%.
In 2016, 160 hectares of modern greenhouses were built in Russia. That means 100,000 MT more of cucumbers and tomatoes.
Investments in fruit production require a minimum of 10-12 years to see some results. Nevertheless, apple production in Russia increased by 6%, as the harvest of pome fruits in general. The import of apples fell by a record 49%.