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In the Ministry of Agriculture of the region, the goals for 2025 were discussed. Increase in the production of bee packages to protect the local market from uncontrolled imports was set during the speech of Deputy Prime Minister Ilshat Fazrakhmanov. Mr. Fazrakhmanov also outlined the expansion of support for local producers.

Within the "Forest Conservation" project initiated by the President of Russia, work is being carried out to assess the condition of the forests, identify and eliminate pest outbreaks, conduct biotechnical measures, sanitary felling, and wood clearing.

Plans for this year include: work on 35 hectares, with 4.7 hectares for felling and 30.3 hectares for wood clearing, as well as biotechnical measures on 3.2 thousand hectares.

The head of agriculture of the Voronezh region has talked about the preparation for the spring sowing campaign. In 2024, 699.1 thousand hectares of winter crops have been sown, which is 95% of the plan. 75% of them are in good condition. The area allocated for seeding this year is 2.7 million hectares. The preparation of seeds for spring crops is also ongoing. 136 thousand tons of grain have been harvested so far.

Farmers in the Orenburg region will start working in the fields earlier due to the warm snowless winter. The sowing area for the year 2025 has been increased, with cereals and oilseeds occupying a large part of it.

The harvest of 2024 covered an area of 4.4 million hectares. Approximately 90% of winter crops are normal.

In the building of the regional administration, an agreement on cooperation with the branch of the Federal Center for Integrated Arctic Research of the Russian Federation "VNIRO" has been concluded. Joint programs on the protection and use of water resources, scientific research in the field of fisheries, and the creation of an educational cluster are planned.

The government has postponed the payment of the environmental tax for manufacturers of self-propelled special machinery until December 2025. Decision No. 157 is aimed at supporting domestic enterprises and stabilizing the financial position in the face of economic difficulties.

In Dagestan, grain crops will occupy 30% of crop rotations, vegetables - 41.9 thousand hectares, fodder crops - 85.6 thousand hectares.

Currently, the availability of planting material is 60%. Laboratories analyze seeds and planting material before sowing.

In 2024, Russia's grain exports exceeded the global average by 50%. Russia plans to increase agricultural exports to $50 billion by 2030, including growth in meat and vegetable oil exports. Experts predict industry growth due to increased production and competitiveness.

Mimusops is a tropical tree with brightly orange fruits. Research at the University of Limpopo has confirmed that different species and stages of ripeness affect the nutritional value of M. zeyheri, which is important for food security and export. Physical and chemical characteristics of the fruits have been studied, revealing mineral and amino acid content. This will help in selecting varieties and harvest times for optimal nutrition and health.

In 2024, phytosanitary monitoring against locusts was carried out in Kalmykia. 63.58 thousand hectares were infected, but 45.55 thousand hectares were successfully cleaned. The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kalmykia increased expenses for combating pests by 10%. They are preparing for the spread of the Italian locust.

In South Australia, the impact of local vegetation on the yield of canola and faba beans has been studied. Plants near insect pollinators resulted in a 20% increase in seeds. Implementing strips of vegetation is a simple way to support crop yield and biodiversity in the region. Scientists urge farmers to restore vegetation to improve outcomes.

Rosselkhoznadzor has prepared for export from the ports of the Rostov region 375,000 tons of grain. The main importer is Turkey (272,000 tons), as well as batches have been sent to Tunisia, Egypt. More than 250 phytosanitary certificates have been issued.