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From July to December 2024, Russia exported 34.257 million tons of grain, which is 5.4% less than the previous year. Wheat shipments increased by 0.7%, while barley and corn decreased. The main buyer is Egypt, while Turkey reduced its orders by 47.5%.

Specialists of the Rosselkhoztsentr analyzed the tubers of seed potatoes of various varieties, detecting infections of phomosis, fusariosis, and wet rots. The diseases are caused by fungi that can persist in the soil and on the tubers. It is recommended to observe storage conditions.

The wheat market: the price rose in Chicago and fell in Kansas City and Minneapolis. The dollar dropped against the euro. Wheat and corn were purchased at international auctions. Weather forecasts in South America are affecting soybean futures.

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.

The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has inspected the sea checkpoints in three regions and the Republic of Kalmykia.

They checked 3 batches of sunflower meal for animals weighing 12.9 thousand tons, intended for export to Turkey. Research has confirmed that all products meet the requirements.

In 2024, rapeseed harvest in Russia reached a record level of 4,660.2 thousand tons, showing a growth of 10.9% due to an increase in sowing areas. However, the yield decreased by 13.9%.

Krasnoyarsk Krai leads in rapeseed collection, followed by Altai Krai.

In Astana, an agreement on partnership between "KTZ Express" and Yixinou TradingService has been signed. The goal is to increase container transportation on the China-Europe route, as well as through Central Asia and the TMTM. Special attention is paid to increasing transportation from the Chinese province of Zhejiang.

Russian agricultural producers can use drones for distributing beneficial insects, fighting pests, and protecting crops. The company Flyseeagro develops and distributes entomophages using unmanned aerial vehicles, collaborating with research institutions on the creation of biopesticides.

The banking group VTB plans to provide financial support to farmers through preferential programs. The agricultural lending market, after Sberbank's refusal, is transitioning to Rosselkhozbank. VTB intends to increase its loan portfolio in the agricultural sector and provide over 300 billion rubles for seasonal work in 2025.

Afghanistan is asking Russia to lower grain prices due to high export tariffs. Additionally, there are talks about introducing preferences for Afghan goods in exports.

Grain export from the Volgograd region in 2024 increased by 4.8% to 941.6 thousand tons. The grain was supplied to 30 countries around the world, including Turkey, Kazakhstan, Iraq, Belarus.

The harvest amounted to 4 million tons, unlike the previous year when more than 6 million tons were harvested.

In the UK, an investigation into Italian ryegrass is taking place. Resistance to glyphosate is causing concerns among farmers. To reduce the risk, specialists recommend choosing the right dosages and application methods, as well as not repeating treatment on surviving weeds. Bayer also supports risk reduction and urges compliance with glyphosate usage rules.

Adding folic acid to flour has become a common practice in most American countries. The Food Fortification Initiative continues to push European countries to implement similar measures. The UK already enriches flour with many nutrients, including folic acid. Whitty emphasized the importance of folic acid intake for pregnant women.

The Minister of Trade of Mali announced that 40% of wheat imports come from Russia. Additionally, the country plans to start exporting its agricultural products to Russia, including cotton, sesame, cashew nuts, and mango.

In 2025, the quota for duty-free rice imports from Vietnam to Russia may increase by 1.6%, while in Belarus it may decrease by 0.6%. Russia has proposed a quota of 7,403 tons (currently 7,288), Belarus - 2,447 tons (compared to 2,462). Armenia may receive 150 tons of rice. The total quota for the EEU countries is 10 thousand tons, applicable to long-grain rice.

Climate change creates new opportunities to increase ecosystem productivity in agriculture and forestry. However, the downsides include increased fire hazard and adverse agrometeorological conditions. An increase in temperature and precipitation is expected, as well as a reduction in the permafrost area. Climate change can also promote the socio-economic development of regions in Russia.