Monitoring - Incubator

Analyst Nikolay Mochalov of the Fish Union suggests that in order to achieve the goals in the fishing industry, it is necessary to increase fish exports and domestic consumption, requiring an additional volume of raw materials of 1.7 million tons. The development of aquaculture is a priority, with the possibility of projects emerging for fish farming in closed aquatic systems.

The fish catch in Russia remains approximately at the same level, but it is not diverse enough.

In April, the FAO Food Price Index reached 128.3 points, exceeding March by 1.2 points and April of the previous year by 9 points.

Prices for grains and meat rose, while prices for oils and butter decreased. Sugar prices fell due to uncertainty in the global economy.

Export of wheat and meslin from Russia is limited to a quota of 10.6 million tons due to low profitability. It is forecasted that the volume of shipments will be around 9 million tons. The decrease in the dollar value and the strengthening of the ruble are increasing costs.

In April, it is planned to export only 1.92 million tons, which is 2.5 times less than the previous year.

The government has introduced amendments to the agricultural development program, tightening the conditions for obtaining subsidies and grants.

The subsidy application process will be simplified, especially for agricultural insurance. Conditions for seed production and fish farming organizations will also change.

According to statistics, in Buryatia, gasoline prices are below the average for the Far East region: 57.65 rubles per liter for AI-92, 60.68 rubles for AI-95, 82.77 rubles for AI-98, and 75.48 rubles for diesel fuel. In Yakutia, gasoline is the most expensive.

Prices for Russian wheat exports have dropped to $249 per ton. Prices for wheat from the new crop remain at $230-235 per ton. Other countries have also experienced price decreases. On the domestic market, prices remain stable.

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.

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.

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 analytical center has reduced the forecast for wheat exports from 42 million tons to 40-41 million tons due to high prices and falling demand. In February, a record low amount of wheat was exported, which will result in the lowest figure in the past 5 years. Further decrease is expected in March.

The average price of diesel fuel in the Republic of Mordovia is 67.11 rubles per liter, for gasoline A-92 - 54.65 rubles per liter, for gasoline A-95 - 59.21 rubles per liter, and for gasoline A-98 - 82.67 rubles per liter.

The cheapest fuel is in Tatarstan, while the most expensive is in the Perm Krai and Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.

Chicken egg production in Russia increased by 4.9% in the first quarter, leading to a decrease in egg prices in March by 8.5% compared to last year.

According to experts, the deterioration of the wheat harvest could exacerbate the situation for livestock farmers.