Production of agricultural products in Russia continues to grow steadily, with noticeable increases in grain and livestock production.

In the first half of this year, agricultural production in all households increased by 2% and amounted to 3.38 trillion rubles according to Rosstat's preliminary estimates. In July, the industry showed a growth of 5.2%. Compared to July last year, when Rosstat recorded a 4.5% decrease, the seven-month decrease was 0.3%.

As of August 1, according to the statistical agency's data, grain and leguminous crops (excluding maize) in agricultural organizations were threshed on an area of 10.6 million hectares, which is 46.4% more than last year. The harvest amounted to 38.7 million tons, which is 29.2% more than the previous year. In particular, wheat harvest was higher by 29%, reaching 32.1 million tons. However, the average yield of grains and leguminous crops was 4.9 centners per hectare lower than the previous year, amounting to 36.4 c/ha. For example, the average wheat yield decreased by 4.5 c/ha to 38.5 c/ha.

Production of cattle and poultry for slaughter in all households for January-July increased by 3.2% and reached 9.1 million tons. In July, 1.4 million tons were produced, which is 7.2% more than the previous year, and 7.7% more than in June this year. In agricultural organizations, the growth for July was 8.9% compared to July 2023, amounting to 1.06 million tons. The seven-month increase in agricultural organizations was 4.2%, reaching 7.9 million tons. In particular, beef production for slaughter increased by 9.2% to 660.2 thousand tons, pork by 7.1% to 3.39 million tons, poultry by 1.1% to 3.8 million tons. However, according to Rosstat, the cattle population decreased by 3.8% by the end of July to 7.7 million animals, including a 3.2% decrease in the number of cows to 3.08 million. The swine population increased by 2.6% to 27.3 million, and poultry increased by 4.7% to 479.8 million.

Total milk production in all households amounted to 20.1 million tons, which is 0.9% more than in the first seven months of last year. In July, 3.3 million tons were produced, which is 0.5% less than in July 2023 and 2.3% less than in June. Milk production in agricultural organizations increased by 1.7% in July to 1.75 million tons and by 3.3% for the seven months to 12.2 million tons. Despite a reduction in the number of cows in these organizations, their productivity is increasing, as indicated by Rosstat's data: the average milk yield per cow in January-July was 5331 kg compared to 5074 kg for the same period last year.

Egg production in all households decreased by 2% to 26.9 billion pieces. In July, 4.1 billion eggs were produced, which is 1% less than the previous year and 0.6% more than in June. Egg production in agricultural organizations decreased by 0.4% in July compared to July last year, amounting to 3.18 billion pieces. Over the seven months, egg production in agricultural organizations decreased by 2.1%, totaling 21.8 billion pieces. The average egg-laying rate per chicken increased from 181 eggs in January-July 2023 to 184 eggs.