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F1 rapeseed hybrid from RUSEED promises high yield, disease resistance, and optimal oil content. As part of the RUSEED and Timiryazev Academy project, 12 rapeseed hybrids are being developed for Russian farmers to reduce imports by up to 50%.

The world's largest importer of corn and soybeans has reduced approval of GM seeds in China to double the planted area of GM corn this year. This is not related to the trade war, but will allow China to reduce imports and impact trade with the USA.

Issues with yields are caused by seed imperfections.

Experts from Rosselkhozcenter have started spring inspection of potato fields in the Leningrad region, searching for Colorado potato beetles hibernating at a depth of 20 to 50 cm. Different quantities of soil samples are taken for areas of different sizes, passing through sieves of different sizes. The Colorado potato beetle was not found.

The main goal of the meeting with Consul Nguyen Mai Hyong is to help companies from Vietnam and the Chelyabinsk region understand the markets and increase the export of agricultural products. The export volume has significantly increased: Vietnam supplies vegetables, while the Chelyabinsk region supplies animal fats. Companies are willing to expand their product range and increase shipments.

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.

In the Arzgirskoye, Krasnogvardeyskoye, Ipatovsky, and Budennovsky districts, vegetables have already been planted on 309 hectares. The delivery of potatoes has been completed on 692 hectares. This year, it is planned to allocate 6.2 thousand hectares for potatoes and 3.2 thousand hectares for vegetables. State support for agriculture will amount to 63.4 million rubles, of which 11.4 million have already been allocated for seed material.

Salmonella infection in domestic poultry remains a serious public health issue. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a postbiotic supplement SCFP that reduces the presence of Salmonella in poultry and improves gut microbiota. The results have shown a significant decrease in the number of pathogens, which could reduce the risk of infection in humans and improve the health of poultry.

In 2012, a 13-year quarantine against the golden potato nematode started in the Novgorod region. Special measures were taken, such as crop rotation and cultivation of resistant potato varieties. Now the first zone has been released from the quarantine, but there are still three zones covering a total area of 2432.8 hectares. Nematodes are being fought with crop rotation and planting cabbage.

During the meeting, measures to improve meteorological observations within agricultural insurance were discussed. The problem lies in the lack of Roshydromet stations in the fields. A mobile application is being implemented for insurance expertise. The Ministry of Agriculture has developed a "Roadmap" for integrating private weather stations into the Roshydromet system. Several regions have already been connected in pilot projects, and another connection is being considered.

Parasitic plants, such as Cuscuta campestris, pose a threat to agriculture. Researchers from Osaka City University have identified a gene responsible for the growth of haustoria in the stems of this plant. Inhibiting this gene could prevent the development of haustoria and reduce damage from parasites.

The agro-industrial sector of the Ural Federal District is significant for the Russian economy. There are plans to increase the sown areas and production of oilseeds. Preparation for the sowing campaign is going successfully, farmers are provided with necessary resources and seeds.

Managers emphasize the importance of following plans, fire safety measures, as well as timely government support.

At an agronomic meeting in Blagoveshchensk, the deputy director of the Amur branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "NCBRSP" spoke about the harm caused by soybean cyst nematode, capable of reducing crop yields by up to 80%. Experts discussed the issue and highlighted the importance of combating this parasite for the agriculture of the region.