World market - Sunflower - Incubator

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.

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.

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.

Starting from 2025, the system of FGIS PR, self-regulatory organization, and DNA methods will be implemented in animal husbandry in Russia to increase transparency, quality, and competitiveness.

Additionally, a 10% VAT on the sale and import of breeding animals will also be introduced.

Last year, about 86% of winter crops successfully sprouted in the fields of the Don region. The lack of precipitation in certain areas had a negative impact on the soil, but the December and January rains improved the situation.

A dry spell until November led to unsatisfactory results. The seeds are moist, there is no mold, and producers are actively preparing for the spring sowing campaign.

Vermiculite is a mineral for gardening. It improves soil, retains moisture and nutrients, prevents root diseases, helps bulbs to develop, is ideal for seedlings, and provides drainage in pots.

In winter, mice seek shelter in homes, creating a threat to electrical wiring and health. Baking soda is a safe alternative to poisons: it reacts with the acid in their stomach, causing death. Mixing it with sugar, chocolate, or peanut butter can create effective traps.

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.

Phantom agents are unidentified pathogens that are proposed to be excluded from regulation lists to facilitate access to clean plants. The lack of such plants restricts productivity. Laboratories, including ACPC, use high-throughput sequencing to test plants for pathogens and ensure material purity.

The Lethbridge Polytechnic Institute is developing a project to combine aquaculture and canola processing. Under the leadership of Nik Savidov, the research is focusing on using by-products of canola processing as fish feed, which could potentially save the industries millions. Aquaponics, combining fish and plants in a closed-loop system, represents the future of the food industry. Canadian organizations are funding this $300,000 project.

More than half of the sunflower crop in the Altai Territory has been tested, with 58.3% of the seeds being of grades 1 and 2, and 41.2% of grade 3. In the Krasnoshchekovsky and Kurinsky districts, more than half are of the highest quality.

In 2024, the export of sunflower from the region exceeded 168,000 tons, with the main importer being Kazakhstan. 33.7 thousand tons of kernels were shipped to China and Belarus.