Abstract

This article describes the current state and prospects of cattle farming in remote areas of Russia with a focus on the role of the Siberian Research Institute of Animal Husbandry in developing the dairy and beef cattle breeding industries between 1930 and 2025. It highlights new approaches to cattle breeding that adapt conventional breeds to extreme environment, and lists local R&D projects aimed at increasing meat and dairy productivity.
By outlining the faults and errors of animal husbandry in northern latitudes, we define the current priorities in agricultural science and practice that could improve forage production, thus leading to high-quality organic livestock products in the risk farming areas of Siberia and the Far East.
We propose to develop a net of independent food supply areas that would provide the local population with essential foods and create jobs for new rural settlers.

Keywords

Food independence, animal selection, breeds, extreme conditions, organic food production

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