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Russia: Wood Pellet Production Update

The development of the biofuels sector remains a low priority for the Russian government whose agricultural programs are largely focused on “import substitution” and export support programs.
GOR Allocates Additional Funding for Agricultural Credits . . . New Federal Agricultural Subsidy Distribution Orders . . . Construction of Primorye Fisheries Cluster to be Launched in 2016 . . .
GOR Amends Some Rules of State Support of Agriculture . . . Russian Government Improves Rules to Support Forestry Enterprises in the Far East . . .
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Russia: Fishery and Forestry Tariffs Lowered

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..
Financing of Agricultural Sector Remains a Government Priority . . . Russia to Destroy Illegally Imported Sanctioned Foods . . . GOR to Develop a National Food Safety Management System . . .
Putin Signed Federal Law Limiting Agencies Authority . . . Russian Fish Catch Down Slightly in 2014 . . . Federal Law Extends Support to Processing and Marketing of Agricultural Products . . .