Ministry of Agriculture and Food Stocks
Overview
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Stocks of the Vologda Oblast is the principal agency responsible for promotion of agricultural and fisheries development and growth. In pursuit of this, it provides the policy framework, helps direct public investments, and in partnership with local government units provides the support services necessary to make agriculture and agri-based enterprises profitable.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Stocks enforces standards for wholesomeness and quality of meat, poultry and eggs produced in the Vologda Oblast. Its food safety activities include inspecting poultry, eggs, and domestic and imported meat; inspecting livestock and production plants; and making quality inspections for grain, fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry and dairy products.
Main functions of the Ministry:
- policy with regard to agriculture and the food industry and the development of the fishing industry;
- implementing the national project to support agriculture;
- agriculture management;
- agricultural production management;
- food industry management;
- management of livestock breeding, seed-farming, land development, veterinary science;
- conservation of aquatic biological resources;
- aquaculture, protection and use of regional natural biological (zoological) preserves;
- ensuring biological safety on the territory of the Vologda Region;
- implementation of measures to develop trading activities and ensure consumer rights;
- control and supervision in the field of veterinary science;
- protecting animal health and animal welfare;
- protection from invasive non-native plants, animals, insects, and diseases;
- monitoring and management of existing agricultural pests and diseases;
- resolution and management of trade issues related to animal health;
- prevention, detection, control, and eradication of diseases and pests of animals;
- investigation, demonstrations and control of “injurious animal species”;
- suppression of disease in livestock and prevention of epidemics;
- control for observance of normative and legal documents.
News
The confectionery company AtAg took part in the Foodexpo Vietnam exhibition held on November 16 - 19. 2022 edition of Vietnam Foodexpo was organised at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC).
The quality of food products from the Vologda Region was acknowledged at the international food quality competition Quality Assurance.
Peterfood Exhibition is the main international event in Russia’s North-West in the sphere of food retail. It is a wonderful opportunity to establish business contacts with retail chains in St. Petersburg and the North-West of Russia.
The Vologda Region demonstrates the quality and environmental friendliness of the top-quality Vologda products made with local raw materials and using traditional methods - dairy products, world famous Vologda butter, sausage, confectionery, honey and others. This year, Vologda Made Product exhibition-fair is to be held on December 16.
The 24th Russian Agricultural Exhibition Golden Autumn 2022 was held from the 6th of October till 8th of October, Moscow Region.
AGROSALON is held in a pan-European format - once every two years. The exhibition took place from 4 to 7 October.
The 24th Russian Agricultural Exhibition Golden Autumn 2022 is held from the 6th of October till 8th of October. The exhibition shows the contemporary Russian agriculture market.
From September 30 to October 9, Moscow is hosting a feast of harvest - the Golden Autumn food festival. This is the biggest Moscow Seasons food event. More than a thousand venues have opened for Moscow residents and guests.
On July 14-17 Moscow will host the gastronomic festival “Tastes of Russia”. The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia, with the support of the Moscow government, will hold the Tastes of Russia festival.
Baby food and cereals, confectionery, fine and coarse flours, ice-cream, animal feed, animal fats and oils are Vologda's leading export items.