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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 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.

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 founder of the group "Rusagro" Vadim Moshkovich and the former CEO Maxim Basov were sentenced by the Meshchansky Court of Moscow to stay in custody until May 25 on charges of fraud and abuse of office. Maxim Basov was also arrested. Law enforcement conducted searches in the company's offices.

Law enforcement agencies conducted searches in the offices of the "Rusagro" group. Former senator Vadim Moshkovich is being investigated in a fraud case. The company confirmed the searches and assures that it will continue operating. The company's shares fell by 20%, but by the end of trading, they rose to 187.2 rubles.

At the video conference, a meeting was held by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture to discuss the preparedness for the sowing campaign in the Urals District. The agro-industrial complex of the Urals District holds significant importance in the Russian economy, as it plans to increase the sown area and expand the cultivation of oilseeds.

Preparations for sowing are being carried out steadily, and seeds are already 94% ready. Special attention is being paid to adhering to sowing plans, purchasing fertilizers, equipment, and safety measures. The importance of timely state support and the involvement of abandoned lands have also been emphasized.

In the Ulyanovsk region, spring field work has begun.

Winter crops were fertilized on 20,548 hectares, which is 7% of the plan.

The work was carried out in several districts using 17 units of machinery.