Milk Sales in Russia Increase by 2.1%
Daily milk sales in Russia rose by 2.1% year-on-year, with top regions in sales and yield identified.
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Daily milk sales in Russia rose by 2.1% year-on-year, with top regions in sales and yield identified.
The translation covers the discussion of personnel needs in the agro-industrial complex at an employment fair, including current employment data, training system development, and future enrollment plans.
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