Due to ban on food imports, imposed by Russian government on 7 of August, Russian imports of food from EU will decline by $6 billion, from Norway by $1,1 billion, from United Stetes, Canada and Australia by $0,8, $0,4 and $0,2 billion, correspondingly
Imports of meat (cattle, poultry, swine) will decrease by 867 thous. t (7,8% of domestic consumption), imports of fish and seafood by 457 thous. t (13,7% of domestic consumption), imports of milk and milk products by 529 thous. t (1,4% of domestic consumption), imports of vegetables by 916 thous. t (5,4% of domestic consumption), imports of fruits and nuts by 1 600 thous. t (14,5% of domestic consumption)
Agricultural products cover the following commodity categories:Food and live animals: Live animals other than animals of division 03Meat and meat preparationsDairy products and birds' eggsFish, crustaceans, molluscs, and preparations thereofCereals and cereal preparationsVegetables and fruitsSugar, sugar preparations and honeyCoffee, tea, cocoa, spices, and manufactures thereofFeedstuff for animals (excluding unmilled cereals)Miscellaneous edible products and preparations Source: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Merchandise trade matrix, exports and imports, annual, 1995-2016.
The soil is made up of organic remains, clay and rock particles, found on the Earth’s surface. It contributes to food, reduces biodiversity loss, and secures energy. Problems like deforestation, bad agricultural practices, and pollution cause soil degradation and erosion. The UN saw a need to raise awareness about the dangers of soil loss, so it made World Soil Day and official day. It was first celebrated on December 5, 2012, which corresponded with the birthday of Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej, who officially sanctioned the event. Event Holder: International Institute for Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Policy and...