Russian market - Cereals - Fork Cast

The antimonopoly authority has requested data on the production and sales of mayonnaise, oil, margarine, and salt. Companies with a dominant position in the market must comply with competition laws, including a ban on inflated prices. In case of violations, response measures may be applied.

The Hydrometeorological Center forecast: the probability of May frosts recurring in the center of Russia is 20-40%. In the south of the country, the risk is almost non-existent. The overall probability of frosts in May has decreased compared to the last century. Last year, the frosts were devastating, nearly 1 million hectares of crops were destroyed.

Warm winter contributes to the improvement of winter crops, but the risk of crop failure remains high due to lack of precipitation. Experts warn about the unstable situation and possible threats to the harvest. It is important to increase the amount of rainfall to compensate for the drought.

A new solution has been proposed to increase the yield and quality of rice - using biostimulants based on fermented chitin and rice bran. The experiment showed an increase in the yield of RD69 rice varieties by 73% and HGD by 30%, a decrease in the level of fast-absorbing glucose, and an increase in the content of antioxidants.

It is recommended to use the product for biological rice cultivation.

Company "EPT" plans to supply 26 million tons of grain to Iran from 2024 to 2035, with the possibility of increasing the volume to 55 million tons. The agreement is signed with the Iranian company IranianEurasia.

The project aims to increase trade turnover and develop the "North-South" transportation corridor.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia has contacted the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia with a request to index prices for fertilizers. Manufacturers have proposed a 15% price increase starting from January 2025. The "frozen" prices will be in effect until May 2025.

Sunflower meal is a valuable product with a high protein content, essential in animal feeding. The raw protein content should be no less than 38% in dry matter. Searching for precise methods and research helps improve the quality of meal. [Source: Federal Center for Animal Health, Russia]

The minister has announced an increase in agricultural production in the Astrakhan region. The region is leading in the production of vegetables and potatoes. The ban on catching vimba chubs is explained by critical stock levels.

Development of rice cultivation is an important direction. Plans for the year 2025 have been discussed.

Rosselkhoznadzor has expressed concern over the violation of temporary restrictions on the import of Kazakh wheat into Russia. Cases of grain products being imported without direct transshipment have been registered, posing a risk of spreading harmful organisms. Compliance with quarantine and phytosanitary requirements is required.

In Volgograd, botanical walks with unique plant species have become popular. There are exhibitions and flower festivals organized. Environmental events are held, participation in scientific projects is encouraged. The plan is to increase the garden's attendance and develop tourism to 5 million people by 2034. The governor has outlined tasks for infrastructure development and personnel provision for tourism.

The Penza region ranks third in Russia for gasification. More than 9,000 agreements have been concluded, gas is connected to 79% of houses. The average cost of work is 98,000 rubles, citizens can receive subsidies of up to 130,000 rubles. By 2025, it is planned to gasify 639 houses.

State crop quality monitoring of the 2024 harvest in the Orenburg branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "TSOK APK" has been successfully completed. A total of 2.9 million tons of grain were examined, with over 64,000 tests conducted.

Results:

• Soft wheat - 37.6% third grade, 32.2% fourth grade, 27.7% fifth grade;
• Hard wheat - 29.6% third grade, 44.2% fourth grade, 24.8% fifth grade.