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According to forecasts, the area of agricultural crops will increase by 3.6% to 213.4 thousand hectares. Corn will occupy 131.6 thousand hectares, exceeding last year's level by 2.7%.

In 2024, the yield in Kabardino-Balkaria reached 55 c/ha, with a total harvest volume of over 1.1 million tons.

The company Strategie Grains predicts that the sunflower crop in the EU for the 2025/26 season will reach 10.6 million tons, which is 26% higher than the previous year. The forecast for rapeseed remains stable at 19 million tons, which is 13% higher than a year ago. (source: Grain Online)

Аkmola region of Kazakhstan plans to increase agricultural crops by 753.1 thousand hectares, reducing the area under wheat and expanding the areas under oilseeds and other crops. Producers have already prepared seeds and signed contracts for fertilizers. Local farmers have submitted 157 loan applications totaling 8.1 billion tenge.

In Brazil, the soybean harvest is expected to reach a record level of 169 million tonnes, despite a reduced forecast due to drought in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Cultivating soybeans on 48.1 million hectares has led to a revival in productivity. The local agency Emater has lowered its soybean production forecast in the drought-affected state to 15.1 million tonnes.

In China, new varieties of agricultural crops have been registered, including varieties of rapeseed. The Ministry of Agriculture has recalled counterfeit seeds, continuing the fight for fair competition and the protection of innovations in agriculture.

The Russian authorities are expanding programs for the development of agricultural machinery and veterinary drugs. The state will allocate about 15.8 billion rubles for agricultural machinery and over 4.4 billion for veterinary drugs. The plan includes creating 27 new types of machinery and meeting 70% of the livestock industry's demand with domestic drugs by 2030.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Jordan has purchased 50,000 tons of flourenten wheat from Buildcom at a price of $265 per ton C&F. Delivery will take place between August 15 and 31, 2025.

The Ministry of Jordan has purchased 60,000 tons of barley at $235.5 per ton. Participants in the tender included Viterra ($237.99), Bunge ($239.50), CHS ($246), Ameropa ($235.95), Olam ($241.68), Al Dahra ($237.00), Agrochirnogi ($240.50), Dreyfus ($237.50). The next tender is scheduled for April 9.

In Southern Kazakhstan, the sowing season has begun. In the Turkestan region, 14 thousand hectares of land out of 896 thousand hectares allocated for crops have been sown. 338 thousand hectares are reserved for cereals and 72.7 thousand hectares for oilseeds. 17.5 thousand units of machinery are involved in the work.

Carriers recommend that shippers choose supported destinations, including ports in Russia and the Baltic countries. An excess of grain carriers and closed wagons leads to a slowing down of loading caused by long holidays. In 2025, the volumes of grain transportation by rail have increased, especially exports. Freight carriers urge to intensify deliveries.

The Eurasian Economic Commission has approved the prospects for cooperation between the EAEU and the countries of Southeast Asia in the agricultural sector. Analysis has shown that the main export commodities are meat, dairy products, grains, and fats. The recommendation contributes to export diversification.

Kazhydromet warns of increased evaporation in April, which may lead to insufficient soil moisture in some regions for spring sowing. However, overall, autumn-winter conditions are favorable for grain regions of Kazakhstan, especially in some areas.

Kazhydromet forecasts optimal moist conditions for northern and Turkestan regions, while in other regions satisfactory or optimum moisture levels are expected.