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On August 4, 2015, the Government of Russia (GOR) approved Resolution #786, decreasing export duties on certain types of agricultural and non-agricultural products, including fish, seafood, and wood..

FAS/Moscow forecasts Russian broiler production to increase to 3.65 million metric tons (MMT) in 2016 as producers are expected to benefit from stable feed prices and reduced imports...

In July 2015, the government issued several decisions that will extend support to agricultural producers during the continued economic slowdown.

Resolution of the Russian Government No. 786 of August 4, 2015, decreases export duties on some non-agricultural and agricultural products, including soybeans, sunflowerseed and rapeseed.

On July 30, 2015, Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft EAEU procedure on regionalization and compartmentalization via G/SPS/N/RUS/97.

Consumption of domestic fish products in the Primorye region and throughout Russia is growing.

Russia continues registration of Genetically Engineered (GE) crops for imports of food and feed in accordance with existing Russian legislation.

Council of European Union Approves Kazakhstan's Accession to WTO . . . Nazarbayev Encourages Increase in Exports to Russia . . . Poultry from Ukraine and Russia Restricted . . .

On August 6, 2015, Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft requirements for imported swine embryos via G/SPS/N/RUS/100 and form G/SPS/N/RUS/101.

Minister of Agriculture Kátia Abreu discussed expanding beef, poultry, dairy, fruit, and wheat trade with Russia, Myanmar, Japan, South Africa, and Argentina.

Financing of Agricultural Sector Remains a Government Priority . . . Russia to Destroy Illegally Imported Sanctioned Foods . . . GOR to Develop a National Food Safety Management System . . .

On July 8th, Minister of Agriculture Katia Abreu met with the Russian Minister of Agriculture during a trip to Moscow to discuss agricultural cooperation.