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Company "Molvest" is building a plant for milk processing in the Kalacheyevsky district of the Voronezh region. The new enterprise will help the company meet 60% of the demand for products in Russia, enter the export market, and partially replace imports.

The company "Rostselmash" has laid off about 2000 employees due to a decrease in demand for agricultural machinery. Farmers have switched to a reduced work schedule because of the crisis. The factory is operational again for 5 days a week, but in a limited capacity. The situation in the grain sector also remains challenging.

Grain exports from Russia in 2025 have significantly increased: up to 698 thousand tons from the beginning of the year until April 22. Africa has become the largest buyer with 46% of shipments. New markets include Senegal, Togo, Nigeria, Mali, Tunisia, and Libya.

Quality control of grain during export is especially important for Morocco.

Bunge Global SA is leasing its North American corn and flour processing business to Grain Craft company. The deal is aimed at optimizing the portfolio and strengthening Bunge's positions in key sectors. The transfer of production assets will take place in several cities in the US and Mexico.

The Ministry of Agriculture of Primorsky Krai reports that 19% of early grain crops have been sown, including oats, barley, and wheat. Farmers in the Partizansky District stand out for the speed of planting potatoes. 53.6 thousand tons of fertilizers have been purchased, which is 81.5% of the plan. 385 hectares of grass have been fertilized. (246 characters)

According to forecasts, the area of agricultural crops will increase by 3.6% to 213.4 thousand hectares. Corn will occupy 131.6 thousand hectares, exceeding last year's level by 2.7%.

In 2024, the yield in Kabardino-Balkaria reached 55 c/ha, with a total harvest volume of over 1.1 million tons.

The Russian authorities are expanding programs for the development of agricultural machinery and veterinary drugs. The state will allocate about 15.8 billion rubles for agricultural machinery and over 4.4 billion for veterinary drugs. The plan includes creating 27 new types of machinery and meeting 70% of the livestock industry's demand with domestic drugs by 2030.

Carriers recommend that shippers choose supported destinations, including ports in Russia and the Baltic countries. An excess of grain carriers and closed wagons leads to a slowing down of loading caused by long holidays. In 2025, the volumes of grain transportation by rail have increased, especially exports. Freight carriers urge to intensify deliveries.

The founder of the group "Rusagro" Vadim Moshkovich and the former CEO Maxim Basov were sentenced by the Meshchansky Court of Moscow to stay in custody until May 25 on charges of fraud and abuse of office. Maxim Basov was also arrested. Law enforcement conducted searches in the company's offices.

In the southern regions of Kazakhstan, the spring campaign has begun. 15 thousand hectares have been sown, including 0.5 thousand hectares of cereals. It is planned to sow 23.7 million hectares of agricultural crops, including oilseeds and fodder.

The lagging regions have been instructed to improve the situation.

Companies are facing debts. Authorities will conduct an investigation into government support for investments in the production of mineral fertilizers. The industry is stable, but needs financial assistance to develop production.

Prices for Canadian wheat WRS have fallen to the lowest level in the last six months due to market instability and concerns about possible US trade tariffs. Limited sales by farmers, reduced demand, and producer uncertainty have also contributed to the decline in CWRS prices.