Vladislav Vorotnikov

Tbilisi

Journalist at Freelance

Journalist in agriculture, energy and entertainment English B2B multimedia.

Articles

Hungary’s poultry sector poised to strengthen position on the European market

6 days ago | poultryworld.net | Vladislav Vorotnikov

Does Hungary have an opportunity to expand poultry production in the coming years despite the pressure from avian influenza and challenges of the trade war? At an industry conference in Budapest dedicated to the World Poultry Day, local market players outlined that Hungary can grasp the opportunities offered by difficulties experienced by farmers in western Europe.
New rail lines planned in Afghanistan

1 week ago | railjournal.com | Vladislav Vorotnikov

KAZAKHSTAN and Uzbekistan have independently embarked on plans to build new lines in Afghanistan, seeking access to ports on the Indian Ocean. The new lines are set to interconnect in Herat, in western Afghanistan, potentially creating an important logistics hub. Last month, Kazakhstan and Afghanistan signed a protocol of intent for the construction of a 780km line from Towrgondi, on Afghanistan’s border with Turkmenistan, to Spin Boldak on the border with Pakistan.
Poultry boom drives corn demand in Pakistan

1 week ago | poultryworld.net | Vladislav Vorotnikov

Surging poultry production is driving Pakistan’s corn demand to record highs, slashing exports and reshaping the country’s grain market. In the first quarter of 2025, Pakistan’s corn exports experience a drastic 87% drop owing to a mix of administrative hurdles and surging demand from the domestic feed manufacturers.
Russia has ousted the US as the largest turkey meat exporter to China

1 week ago | poultryworld.net | Vladislav Vorotnikov

Russian turkey meat exports are on the rise, driven by soaring sales to China where it proved to be highly competitive. Russia’s turkey exports, estimated at 27,000 tonnes in 2024, are projected to reach 35,000 tonnes in 2025 and 60,000 tonnes in 2030, Anatoly Velmatov, executive director of the National Association of Turkey Producers, revealed during an industry conference in Moscow.
Why Pakistan's corn exports just collapsed—and what GMO soy has to do with it

2 weeks ago | allaboutfeed.net | Vladislav Vorotnikov

In the first quarter of 2025, Pakistani corn exports experience a drastic 87% drop, owing to a mix of administrative hurdles and surging demand from the domestic feed manufacturers. Deliveries suspended to key marketsPakistan exported only 53,000 tonnes of corn in the first 3 months of the year, suspending deliveries to over a dozen countries, including China, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and Romania, the official statistical data showed.
China’s reluctance to nearshore puts pressure on Russia’s automotive market

2 weeks ago | automotivelogistics.media | Vladislav Vorotnikov

Russia’s efforts to boost domestic vehicle production by courting Chinese automakers are running into obstacles, from economic volatility to strategic caution among OEMs. As Russian policymakers push new incentives, analysts warn that structural challenges could undermine the country’s localisation ambitions.
European import restrictions promise a catastrophe for Poland's poultry industry

2 weeks ago | poultryworld.net | Vladislav Vorotnikov

Even short-term EU restrictions on Poland’s poultry imports will deal a heavy blow to the industry, incurring unprecedented losses to farmers, according to local market players. The European Commission is considering banning poultry exports from several regions of Poland affected by the recent series of bird flu outbreaks, with the potential restrictions being enforced as soon as 23 April.
Vietnam explores slaughterhouse by-products for livestock feed production

3 weeks ago | allaboutfeed.net | Vladislav Vorotnikov

The use of protein by-products from slaughterhouses could potentially help Vietnam to reduce its dependence on imported corn and soybeans, presenting a promising opportunity. However, the transition remains challenging from legislative and technical points of view, as Vietnamese government officials outlined during a seminar with the European Fat Processors and Renderers Association (EFPRA) in March 2025.
Iran’s pet food dilemma: Import bans, inflation squeeze pet owners and brands

3 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Vladislav Vorotnikov

The ongoing economic crisis in Iran is forcing pet owners to make a difficult choice: spend nearly half their monthly income on a single pack of imported, smuggled pet food or rely on lower-quality domestic alternatives. According to Iran's Veterinary Society, the country was home to between six and eight million pets in the past year, primarily cats and dogs — suggesting that one in every 10 Iranians owns a pet.
ASF Moldova: 20% of pig herd culled due to outbreaks

3 weeks ago | pigprogress.net | Vladislav Vorotnikov

In a series of African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks in March and April 2025, around 118,000 pigs had to be culled in Moldova. This equals roughly 20% of the entire pig population. Since the beginning of 2025, Moldova has been hit with the most devastating series of ASF outbreaks in its history. Moldova’s veterinary service reported that around 30 separate outbreaks were registered in different parts of the country, 2 of which hit at commercial farms.