Russian feed sector demands domestic oilseeds

A new subprogramme for the development of oilseed production in Russia might give the domestic feed industry a real boost. This was stated in an open letter from the Russian Union of Feed Producers (RUFP) and a number of other industry associations, which was sent to the Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to representatives of RUFP, Russia is currently suffering from a lack of oilseeds. As a result, the share of grains used in feed formulation is still very high (70%). Adopting a subpr