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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

Companies from Vologda Region are presenting their products at Dubai WoodShow 2025.

The Dubai WoodShow 2025 is a leading exhibition platform for the wood, furniture and woodworking machinery industries.

Vologda Region sent 475 tons of fish meal to the People's Republic of China.

The contract for the supply of fish meal to China was signed during the Days of the Vologda Region in China that were held in November 2024.

Vologda Region has exported more than 2000 tons of agricultural products since the beginning of 2025.

Vologda’s companies develop partnership ties within the framework of the national project "International Cooperation and Export" initiated by RF President Vladimir Putin.

A delegation from Vologda Oblast received 50 awards at International Exhibition for Food, Beverages, Food Raw Materials Prodexpo - 2025.

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. 

Representatives of Vologda Region took part in the International Conference "Fish: Aquaculture and Industrial Fisheries".

X International Conference was held on January 29-30 in St. Petersburg. Representatives of fish farming enterprises, as well as manufacturers of fish farming equipment from the Vologda Region took part in it.

Production of milk breaks records in Vologda Region - over 660,000 tons of milk were produced in the region last year.

Dairy farming is the leading industry and dairy cattle breeding is considered the most promising direction of agriculture in the region.

Production of rainbow trout and black caviar has increased in the Vologda Region.

Last year Vologda's fish farmers increased production of rainbow trout and black caviar by 15%.

Vologda’s products under the brand "Vologda Made Product" are on display at the Russky Dom Exhibition Centre on Dec 13.

The  agriculture trade fair that opened in Vologda today is Vologda Region’s largest agriculture exhibition attracting exhibitors and local companies who are displaying the latest agricultural products and services.

Vologda Region is increasing the supply of dairy products abroad.

Since the beginning of 2024, enterprises of our region have exported more than 500 tons of dairy products. This is 1.7 times more than in the same period last year.

Delegation from the Vologda Region brought 36 prestigious awards from XXVI Russian Agricultural Exhibition Golden Autumn-2024.

XXVI Russian Agricultural Exhibition Golden Autumn 2024 was held from the 9th of October till 12th of October in the Moscow Region.

A delegation from Vologda Region received 55 awards at Prodexpo - 2024, an International Exhibition for Food, Beverages, Food Raw Materials.

Prodexpo, an international exhibition for Food, Beverages, Food Raw Materials is the largest specialized exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe.

In January 2024, the enterprises of Vologda Region exported agricultural products to nine countries.

The enterprises of the agro-industrial complex of the Vologda Region exported products in the amount of RUB 2,3 mln.

Companies from Vologda Region will display their staple products at the 31st  International Exhibition for Food, Beverages, Food Raw Materials Prodexpo - 2024.

Prodexpo, an international exhibition for Food, Beverages, Food Raw Materials is the largest specialized exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe. Prodexpo 2024 will be held on February 5-9.

Vologda’s products were presented at the International Exhibition-Forum Russia.

From December 22 to 24, farmers from the Vologda Region presented their products in Pavilion No. 48 of the International RUSSIA EXPO.

Vologda’s agricultural enterprises exported products in the amount of USD 63,7  mln.

In the first 11 months of 2023, Vologda’s producers increased exports of food products and agricultural raw materials by 1.6 times.

Production of condensed milk products has increased in Vologda Region.

This year, the production of condensed milk products in the Vologda Region has increased by 3.8%, over the past 10 years the production of condensed milk has increased by 27.2%.

An annual exhibition "Vologda Made Product" will be held at Russky Dom Exhibition Centre on Dec 15-16.

The trade fair will gather major manufacturers, dealers and distributors looking to explore partnerships and growth opportunities within the food market in the Vologda Region.

Vologda’s products under the brand "Vologda Made Product" will be on display at Russky Dom Exhibition Centre on Dec 15-16.

The trade fair will gather major manufacturers, dealers and distributors looking to explore partnerships and growth opportunities within the food market in the Vologda Region.

JSC Severnoye Moloko, a Gryazovets-based dairy producer is to export its products to China.

On a visit to the city of Gryazovets, Acting Governor of the Vologda Region Georgy Filimonov attended JSC Severnoye Moloko where dairy goods are produced.

f investments in the reconstruction amounted to RUB 3,3 bln.

Vologda’s manufacturers are increasing exports of agricultural products to the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan is one of the three leading countries concerning the import of agricultural products from the Vologda Region, along with China and Kazakhstan.

Vologda’s farmers are to present their products at the Russia International Exhibition and Forum.

The Russia International Exhibition and Forum will open in Moscow on November 4, 2023. The regions of the Russian Federation, federal executive bodies, nonprofit organisations, state corporations, and foreign representatives will take part in it.

Vologda is hosting V Russian Dairy Industry Forum “Vologda-Dairy Capital of Russia” organized by the Vologda Region Government.

The forum opened on October 25th.  On this date the Vologda Region marks Vologda Butter day. It was on this day that our countryman Nikolai Vereshchagin, the founder of the dairy business in Russia was born.

Since the beginning of the year, 900 tons of fish and caviar have been produced in Vologda Region.

Since the beginning of the year, Vologda’s fish enterprises have grown 632 tons of trout, 166 tons of sturgeon, 29 tons of carp and two tons of whitefish species - chir, muksun and nelma.

Vologda’s wine and spirits companies began to supply alcoholic beverages to China and South Korea.

Vologda’s producers of alcoholic beverages opened new export routes.  They started exporting their goods to China and South Korea, reports the Vologda Region Department of Agriculture and Food Stocks.

Delegation of the Vologda Region brought 46 awards from XXV Russian Agricultural Exhibition Golden Autumn-2023.

XXV Russian agricultural exhibition “Golden Autumn-2023” was held from 4 to 7 of October. It is the country’s largest showcase of agricultural achievements.

Agricultural products of the Vologda Region are exported to 25 countries.

According to preliminary data, for eight months of 2023, the volume of exports of agricultural products has amounted to USD 38,5 million.

Vologda Region will once again take part in XXV Golden Autumn agricultural exhibition in Moscow.

XXV Russian agricultural exhibition “Golden Autumn-2023” will be held from 4 to 7 of October. It is the country’s largest showcase of agricultural achievements.

Vologda Region has increased supply of agro-industrial products to Uzbekistan.

For 7 months of 2023, Vologda’s enterprises exported 2.6 ths tons of products to Uzbekistan, that is 23.2% more than during the same period in 2022.

Export of agricultural products from the Vologda Region has doubled.

For seven months of 2023, export of agricultural products from the Vologda Region has increased by 54.1% compared to the same period last year.

Production of trout, sturgeon, whitefish, carp and white amur has increased  by 21%  in the Vologda Region.

In the first half of 2023 fish farms of the region (20 organizations) produced 688 tons of fish, by 21% more compared to the last year figure during the same period.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.