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India extends duty-free import of Canadian yellow peas until 2026. China has imposed a 100% tariff on peas from Canada due to a trade war. The export of yellow peas to China has decreased, so access to the Indian market becomes important for Canada.

Russia will also start supplying peas to India, creating competition for Canadian farmers. Canada may reduce prices to maintain its market position.

In early 2025, Russia increased molasses exports by 2.1 times compared to the previous year, earning $15 million. Turkey was the largest buyer, purchasing over 100,000 tons. The export of beet pulp also grew by 7%, with Morocco becoming the main consumer.

Rosselkhozbank plans to use cryptocurrencies for trading grain. The bank is exploring the possibility of using digital assets in collaboration with the Central Bank. Futures trading for cryptocurrency has been launched, structured bonds have been developed, and digital assets have been issued by other banks.

Early spring crops, sugar beets, rapeseed, and sunflowers have been successfully sown. The completion of sowing late plants is near. Losses from spring frosts in the Kursk region amounted to 250 million rubles - Gennady Babaskin.

Employees of the Product Safety Evaluation Center in St. Petersburg are fighting the dangerous Sosnovsky's hogweed using the herbicide imazapyr. The plant is toxic and widespread on millions of hectares in Russia.

To combat it, a comprehensive approach is recommended: agronomy, chemistry, and biology. Prevention and monitoring of the spread foci are also crucial.

Specialists from China have discovered that DNA methylation in rice plants helps them adapt to cold weather. A study published in the journal Cell revealed epigenetic changes that increase plants' resistance to cold temperatures. As a result, a new rice breeding strategy has been developed to combat climate change.

In the Tambov region, stricter control over the overload of agricultural machinery during harvest is planned. Excessive load of machines with sugar beets damages roads. In 2025, it is planned to tighten the practice.

Cucumbers in a greenhouse require fertilizers for rapid growth and excellent taste. It is recommended to use compost or manure to enrich the soil. Feed with nitrogen at planting, phosphorus during flowering, potassium at the fruiting stage. Use organic and mineral fertilizers for a better yield.

Loans are provided for seeds of agricultural crops, excluding potatoes and vegetables. Enterprises of the agro-industrial complex will qualify for this support. Documentation for expense reimbursement is required. Assistance to farmers is crucial for a successful harvest. Agricultural expenses will increase in the Rostov region.

Almost half of the sowing campaign has been completed in the Zabaykalsky Krai. Farmers have worked on 64 thousand hectares, which is 45% of the planned volume. The most active farmers are from the Chernyshevsky district. Grain crops have been sown on 28.1 thousand hectares.

The Minister of Agriculture claims that the price of summer diesel fuel for farmers remains stable, at last year's level. The volumes of supplies are coordinated with the Ministry of Energy. Fuel prices are at a normal level, with an increase of less than 0.5%. The Antimonopoly Service monitors prices to maintain a fair policy.

Oksana Lut expressed satisfaction with the results of the meeting with the head of the Kaluga region, noting a positive trend in the development of livestock breeding and agricultural production.

Also discussed were projects related to the utilization of land resources and the implementation of state programs for the development of rural areas. The budget for improving living conditions in rural areas has been increased to 1 billion rubles.