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On June 15, first Deputy Minister of agriculture of the Russian Federation Dzhambulat Hatuov held a working meeting to discuss the production and processing of wool.
Dzhambulat Hatuov reminded that measures to promote the production of fine and semi-fine wool were added in the state program. It is noted that in 2016 in support of this direction, funds in the amount of 150 million rubles will be provided. So, by 2020 it is planned to increase the production of fine and semi-fine wool to 13.4 thousand tons (in 2015 to 10.5 thousand tons).
"We face a global challenge in envisioning the future development of the industry. However, we must consider the needs of all parties involved, including the interests of government, industry, investors, processors of wool and manufacturers of sheep," - said the first Deputy Minister. The key-note speech was made by Director of Cattle Breeding and Stud work Department of Ministry of agriculture Kharon Amerkhanov. He reported that in 2015, thanks to the state support the number of sheep in all categories of farms increased to 22.7 million while the major number of sheep falls on households - 43.7 per cent. Wool production for the last year amounted to of 55.64 thousand tons, which is 1.4% less than in 2014.
During the meeting participants discussed a number of topical issues. So, currently in Russia, which is among the ten largest world exporters of wool, there is no modern laboratory, accredited according to the international system, Interwoollabs (IWTO). In this regard, the office decided on the establishment of laboratories for testing and certifying the quality of the wool that will provide the textile industry with quality raw materials, will promote mutually beneficial collaboration between the farmers and processing enterprises, increase export capacity of the country.
"I think we need to draw up a general balance of wool in the country. We need to understand what is its volume needed for the domestic needs of the population, how much wool Russia is willing to export, what quantity of raw materials produced by agricultural enterprises and by private households," - said the first Deputy Minister.
Following the results of the meeting, Dzhambulat Hatuov offered to prepare the concept of development of production and processing of wool for the next ten years with the involvement of all stakeholders. To do this, the relevant departments are instructed to conduct a full analysis of internal and external markets of wool, to consider the experience of foreign countries in this area, involve Russian experts for advice, as well as to be held in the near future another meeting with the Ministry of industry and trade to work out the details of the concept. The meeting was attended by representatives of the departments of the Ministry of agriculture, processing enterprises and the National Union of farmers.
Source: Press service of the Ministry of agriculture, Cattle Breeding and Stud work Department
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