World market - Incubator

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.

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.

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.

Grain prices on April 21, 2025, showed a decrease in corn, wheat, and oats prices on the CBOT and KCBT exchanges, while rough rice prices slightly increased on the CBOT.

Prices for wheat futures in the USA have dropped on all exchanges. In Chicago, the price has decreased by 10–11 cents, in Kansas City – by 6–7 cents, in Minnesota – by 5–7 cents.

17% of spring wheat has been planted in the USA, with 2% of the areas already sprouted, while winter wheat covers 15% of the areas. The quality assessment of winter wheat has decreased by 2 points to 45%. Rain is expected on the Great Plains.

Prices for May futures for sugar NY #11 and London white sugar ICE #5 have decreased. This is due to Trump's retaliatory tariffs, lowering oil prices, and a potential increase in sugar production because of cheaper ethanol.

The FAO Food Price Index remained stable at 127.1 in March 2025, with prices for meat and oil increasing, but with prices for grain and sugar decreasing. The situation is caused by a decrease in demand for sugar and increased supplies after rains in Brazil, however, crop forecasts in India and Brazil support the rise in sugar prices.

Garlic in Kabardino-Balkaria is successfully grown thanks to warm conditions and the use of fertilizers.

In 2024, the garlic yield increased by 12% to 3.7 thousand tons. The average yield in the region reached 128.3 c/ha, exceeding Russia's indicators by 30%.

The government of Great Britain has refused to use its military ships to unload Ukrainian grain from the blocked port of Odessa in the Black Sea. Negotiations are ongoing between the USA (on behalf of the UN) and Russia.

The Wall Street Journal reports on the possible lifting of sanctions on Belarusian fertilizers in exchange for transit of grain through Belarus.

Grain prices on April 16, 2025, showed an increase:

• Corn - 484.25 ¢/bsh (+0.62%)
• SRW Wheat - 547.75 ¢/bsh (+1.06%)
• HRW Wheat - 558.00 ¢/bsh (+0.90%)
• HRS Wheat - 603.75 ¢/bsh (+0.42%)
• Oats - 347.50 ¢/bsh (+1.39%)
• Rough Rice - 13.40 usd/cwt (-2.40%)

False shield is a pest for indoor plants, causing the wilting of leaves. It can be eliminated manually, using folk infusions, chemical agents, or bio-preparations, repeating the treatment in a week. Slowing down reproduction can help dry air and sunlight. The affected plant should be isolated, the soil changed, and the surrounding space cleaned.

Roszdravnadzor has issued a warning to an individual entrepreneur in the Khabarovsk region for selling seeds of agricultural plants from other countries without Russian-language labeling. The seeds have not been tested for GMOs, quality compliance, and registration. The packaging does not meet legal requirements.