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In the Kurgan region, the sown areas under soybeans will be expanded by 50% and under rapeseed by 22%. The total sown land area will reach 1.4 million hectares. The plan is to increase the acreage under oilseeds by 2025, provide farms with machinery and seeds. Additional support in the amount of 230 million rubles is planned.

The "Delo" group plans to build a terminal in Russia for importing palm oil and exporting sunflower oil. Shishkarev noted the need for a specialized terminal and negotiations with partners from Indonesia. The construction of the terminal is planned for a capacity of 1.5-2 million tons of oil.

The USDA has not changed the forecast for wheat production in Russia - 83 million tons, with an expected export of 48 million tons. The forecast for corn has been reduced to 14.1 million tons, with an export of 4.2 million tons. In the EU, wheat production will be 2 million tons less. Ukraine has increased wheat exports to 14 million tons. Kazakhstan will harvest 16 million tons of wheat. The global forecast for wheat production has been increased to 798.28 million tons.

"TASS reported that the Moscow City Court is considering an appeal against the arrest of Vadim Moshkovich, the founder of the Rusagro holding. "Syngenta" has initiated a lawsuit for 999 million rubles. As part of this case, Moshkovich and Maxim Basov are also accused of causing damage to the company in the amount of 30 billion rubles."

In the region, 33% of spring crops and 75% of early grain crops were sown according to the plan.

Winter crops received nutrition on 682.6 thousand hectares. It is important to observe the fire safety regime from April 15 - Ministry of Agriculture of the Voronezh Region.

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.

A group of milling companies from South Korea has won a tender to purchase 50,000 tons of wheat from the USA. Different types of wheat were purchased at prices ranging from $230 to $270 per ton FOB. ADM may have emerged as the winner. Delivery is expected by June.

The President of the Russian Grain Union confirmed the grain harvest forecast - 125 million tons. Winter crops are in good condition, but there are risks due to a cold front. Snow will help preserve crops at temperatures below -20°C. There is not enough snow to ensure the required soil moisture level. It is planned to plant winter crops on 20 million hectares, including grains on 19.2 million hectares.

The president of the Russian Grain Union stated that due to duties and quotas, the number of companies exporting grain from Russia has decreased from 200 to 15. This situation indicates a market conspiracy. The projected grain harvest this year is estimated at 125 million tons.

Duties are being reduced due to the strengthening of the ruble, making exports unprofitable.

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.

Last week, prices for the world sugar NY #11 rose by 1.57%, while London white sugar ICE #5 went up by 1.18%. Prices continue to rise due to the decrease in global sugar production, reports Barchart.

According to the USDA, 17 out of 18 leading states in the US have already started planting corn, with 12% of the planned area sown.

Winter wheat has been harvested from 15%, spring wheat has been planted on 17% of the planned area, with a good crop condition.

Forecast for 2025: According to the CEO of Soyuzmoloko, the production of commercial milk will remain at the level of 26.3 million tons. Two scenarios have been developed: milk prices may rise or remain at the inflation level.

By 2030, it is planned to increase production to 31.3 million tons in order to ensure food security.

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Moscow court arrested Vadim Moshkovich, the founder of "Rusagro," and former CEO Maxim Basov on charges of fraud. The accused deny their guilt. The incident is related to the purchase of the former co-owner of the "Sun Products" company. An additional investigation is being conducted.

The subcommittee supported the proposal of the Ministry of Agriculture to extend the ban on the export of unhusked rice until 2025, with the exception of rice for sowing. Tariff quotas have been introduced for the export of husked rice. It is planned to maintain the possibility of exporting processed rice after 2026. These measures are aimed at developing rice production in the country. Export restrictions are regulated due to the increase in rice production. The prices of cereals have decreased due to an excess of production.

The governor and the deputy prime minister discussed the restoration of gardens and irrigation systems in the agricultural sector of the Kherson region. The importance of implementing spring work, monitoring agriculture, and developing fisheries was also addressed.

The region is involved in several federal projects, with over 2 billion rubles allocated until 2030.