To better display graphics and charts, attache reports are now available in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. You may need to get the free Acrobat reader. The reports are also available in WordPerfect format and can be downloaded to your word processing program. Note: Reports received prior to August, 1998 may be available in TEXT format only. Released: Apr 1 2008 Russian Federation  | Ministry of Agriculture Board Discusses the Past, Present, and Future   RS8023 Highlight: The Russian Ministry of Agriculture Board held a meeting on March 25, 2008. The topics of discussion included 2007 production levels and measures taken to implement the National Priority Project and Program of Agricultural Development and Market Regulation for 2008-2012. Imports were criticized, as well as the Russian Ministry of Economic Development and Trade's handling of meat import quotas. The Agriculture Minister informed those present that, in relation to the new structure of the government, the Ministry of Agriculture will expand its authority in relation to Customs and tariff policy, quality control over foodstuffs, as well as land regulation. View the Acrobat version | View/Download the MS Word version   Click this icon to get Acrobat Reader >> Go to the Attache Report Search Engine