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

Prodexpo, an international exhibition for Food, Beverages, Food Raw Materials is the largest specialized exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe. Prodexpo features foodstuffs from across the world, from essential food and beverages to exquisite speciality as well as organic, sport and healthy food, and exotic products.
The work is carried out within the framework of the regional project "Export of agricultural products" of the national project "International Cooperation and Export".
Under the contracts signed, the “Vologda Ice-Cream”, Vologda-based ice-cream manufacturer, exports its ice-cream notable for natural taste free from vegetable fats and diversity of flavors to Uzbekistan.
From January to February 26, 2023 the export of agricultural products from the Vologda Region to foreign countries amounted to 6,313.1 thousand US dollars, which is 27.9% more than in the same period of 2022.
Prodexpo, an international exhibition for Food, Beverages, Food Raw Materials is the largest specialized exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe. Prodexpo features foodstuffs from across the world, from essential food and beverages to exquisite speciality as well as organic, sport and healthy food, and exotic products.
In 2022 the Vologda Region produced 11,000 tons of butter. This is a record for the last 30 years. This figure represents a 20.4% increase compared to 2021.
In 2022 the highest amount of milk production was recorded in the Vologda Region. It produced 605,000 tons of milk. This is the maximum result for the last 29 years, the press service of the Vologda Oblast Government reports.
Prodexpo, an international exhibition for Food, Beverages, Food Raw Materials is the largest specialized exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe.
The meeting organized by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture was led by Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Sergey Levin. Deputy Governor of Vologda Region Mikhail Glazkov took part in the meeting held via videoconference.
In 2002 Rospatent, the Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property registered a trademark "Vologda Made Product". This trademark of staple products produced on the territory of Vologda region can be considered an established regional brand.
For 10 months of 2022, almost 9.500 tons were produced, which is 1.700 tons (or 22 percent) more than in the corresponding period of the previous year.
The trade fair’s visitors include local government officials, major manufacturers, dealers and distributors looking to explore partnerships and growth opportunities within the food market in the Vologda Region.
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.
Prodexpo, an international exhibition for Food, Beverages, Food Raw Materials is the largest specialized exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe. Prodexpo features foodstuffs from across the world, from essential food and beverages to exquisite speciality as well as organic, sport and healthy food, and exotic products.
In 2021, Vologda’s producers increased exports of food products and agricultural raw materials by more than 32%. One of the main reasons for it is the increase in the volume of supplies of high added value products, primarily food products and beverages.
IV Russian Dairy Industry Forum “Vologda-Dairy Capital of Russia” kicked off in Vologda on October 27th.
XXIII Russian Agricultural Exhibition Golden Autumn 2021 was held from the 5th of October till 8th of October in the Moscow Region.
Vologda’s exporters continue to develop strategies to enter the Chinese market. According to the Department of Agriculture and Food Resources of the Vologda Region, the local manufacturers are successful in China's booming market. Vologda’s companies develop partnership ties within the framework of the national project "International cooperation and export".
Agrorus, the largest exhibition venue for small-scale farming achievements demonstration in Russia took place from September 1-54, 2021.
The “Tastes of Russia” competition opens up prospects for the development of regional brands and rural areas. The competition is aimed at popularizing unique products produced in Russian regions.
Prodexpo, an international exhibition for Food, Beverages, Food Raw Materials is the largest specialized exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe. Prodexpo features foodstuffs from across the world, from essential food and beverages to exquisite speciality as well as organic, sport and healthy food, and exotic products.
Prodexpo, an international exhibition for Food, Beverages, Food Raw Materials is the largest specialized exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe. Prodexpo 2021 showcases the best products from 42 countries. The exhibition will last till April 16th.
In the first half of 2020 fish farms of the region produced 288 tonnes of fish, 2.5 times more than in the same period last year. This information was presented at a meeting of the Vologda Region Fishery Council.
The 22nd Russian Agricultural Exhibition Golden Autumn 2020 is held from the 7th of October till 10th of October 2020 online.
According to the data of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, the Vologda Region took the 7th place in the all-Russian rating for average daily milk yield per cow.
A delegation from the Vologda Oblast received 48 medals at the international exhibition Prodexpo - 2020.
Prodexpo, an international exhibition for Food, Beverages, Food Raw Materials is the largest specialized exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe. Prodexpo is taking place from February 10th to February 14th 2020 in Moscow.
In 2019 the Vologda Region produced 9,000 tons of butter. According to Rosstat, 50.7 % of the total amount of butter produced in Russia’s North-West last year was manufactured in the Vologda Region. All in all, the Vologda Region produces 3.5 % of Russia’s total amount of butter.
2020 edition of International Green Week organised by Messe Berlin GmbH started on January 17th. It is a 10 day event.
The 21st Russian Agricultural Exhibition Golden Autumn 2019 was held from the 9th of October till 12th of October on the territory of the VDNH (National Exhibition of Economic Achievements), Moscow.
The 21st Russian Agricultural Exhibition Golden Autumn 2019 is held from the 9th of October till 12th of October on the territory of the VDNH (National Exhibition of Economic Achievements), Moscow.
The theme of Moscow’s main harvest festival this year is innovations in agriculture. From October 4 to 13, more than a thousand venues will open for Moscow residents and guests.
The International Bread Forum “Bread means Peace” took place on September 19-22, 2019 in Kaluga Region (Russia). The Forum was organised by the Russian Guild of Bakers and Confectioners and Union Internationale de Boulangerie et Patisserie (UIBC).
A press breakfast was held as part of a series of meetings of Vologda’s journalists with top leadership of the Vologda Oblast Government.
The III Global Fishery Forum and International Exhibition of Fish Industry, Seafood and Technology was held from 10 to 12 July in St. Petersburg, at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Russia’s leading tradeshow for modern animal husbandry and breeding took place at the VDNH Exhibition Grounds in Moscow on February 5-7, 2019.
Culinary stars from Russia and foreign states chose the best dairy products in Russia. The Golden Clover Award was held within the framework of the 2nd Russian Dairy Industry Forum “Vologda-Dairy Capital of Russia” that took place on November 30 - December 1.
The 2nd Russian Dairy Industry Forum “Vologda-Dairy Capital of Russia” will kick off in Vologda on November 30th. It will last till December 1st.
Last year the Forum was visited by more than 500 participants from 15 Russian regions and 5 foreign countries. Representatives of the RF Ministry of Agriculture, Russian experts of agribusiness and dairy industry, leading scientists, farmers, as well as foreign guests from the Republic of Belarus, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden and China came to Vologda to participate in the forum.
The 20th Russian Agricultural Exhibition Golden Autumn 2018 was held from the 10th of October till 13th of October 2018 on the territory of the VDNH (National Exhibition of Economic Achievements), Moscow.
The 20th Russian Agricultural Exhibition Golden Autumn 2018 will be held from the 10th of October till 13th of October 2018 on the territory of the VDNH.
The 20th Russian Agricultural Exhibition Golden Autumn 2018 is held from the 10th of October till 13th of October 2018 on the territory of the VDNH.
The Golden Autumn is the main Agricultural Forum of the Russian Federation keeping the best traditions of the All-Union Agricultural Exhibition and developing the modern technologies of the exhibition business in the area of industrial agriculture.
The largest exhibition venue for small-scale farming achievements demonstration in Russia is taking place from August 18-26.
A delegation from the Vologda Oblast received 32 gold medals at the international exhibition. Vologda’s producers were also awarded for the high quality of products.
Representatives of the Vologda Region won 17 medals at the 19th Russian Agricultural Exhibition Golden Autumn 2017. The delegation of the Vologda Region participated in all the major events held within the framework of the Golden Autumn.
The Golden Autumn is the main Agricultural Forum of the Russian Federation keeping the best traditions of the All-Union Agricultural Exhibition and developing the modern technologies of the exhibition business in the area of industrial agriculture.
A delegation of the Vologda Region led by Deputy Governor Mikhail Glazkov has arrived in Belarus on a working visit. The main objective of the visit is to expand cooperation between Belarus and the Vologda Region in fishery and aquaculture.
The Global Fishery Forum & Seafood Expo is a key industry event 2017. For the first time Russia acted as the host party for specialists in global fishery and contiguous economic industries of various countries.
Agrorus is a base where plenty of worthwhile goods are displayed. Most of these are typically about agriculture, farming, ecology, poultry, agricultural machinery, livestock breeding and agricultural products.
The largest exhibition venue for small-scale farming achievements demonstration in Russia is taking place from August 22-26.
A delegation from the Vologda Oblast received 24 medals at the international exhibition. Vologda’s producers were also awarded for contribution to the development of the food industry of Russia and for the high quality of products.
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev handed over state awards to best farmers of the Vologda Region.
The largest exhibition venue for small-scale farming achievements demonstration in Russia took place from August 30- September 2.
The largest exhibition venue for small-scale farming achievements demonstration in Russia took place from August 30- September 2, 2016.
From 8 to 11 October Crocus-Expo International Exhibition Centre (Moscow) hosted the Russian agricultural exhibition Golden Autumn-2015.
From 8 to 11 October Crocus-Expo International Exhibition Centre, Moscow is hosting the Russian agricultural exhibition Golden Autumn-2015.
The Forum is organized by the Vologda Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Department of Agriculture and Food Stocks of the Vologda Oblast.
Golden Autumn - 2014 was held as part of the Russian Agro-Industrial Week at the National Exhibition of Economic Achievements (VDNKh) from 8 to 11 October.
From 8 to 11 October the VVC, Moscow is hosting the16th Russian agricultural exhibition Golden Autumn 2014.