The agriculture ministry predicted that livestock losses might reach 4 million before the end of winter.

In 1950 he was appointed director general of the Agriculture Ministry, serving until 1958.

Already, the prices of many fruits and vegetables have shot up by 20 percent, according to the Agriculture Ministry.

The Agriculture Ministry said the ban would last "until the country feels safe from the disease."

He studied engineering at Kabul University and then worked in the agriculture ministry.

Russia's Agriculture Ministry has reported shortages in 22 of the nation's 89 regions.

Two cabinet posts were given to Turks, the agriculture ministry and a minister without portfolio.

The agriculture ministry is also expected to spend $40 million on sanitary measures this year, double the amount spent last year.

Russia's Agriculture Ministry had initially hoped for 70 million tons this year.

Officials at the Agriculture Ministry charge heatedly that such talk is unfair.