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The Minister of Agriculture of Russia, Oksana Lut, emphasized the importance of increasing productivity in the agricultural sector. Agricultural plots require manual labor that cannot be automated. There has been a noticeable increase in youth interest in education in this field, which contributes to the industry's development. Business involvement is planned to open new educational institutions as part of the agro-classes project.

The demand for feed for broilers and layers is growing. Corn in Indonesia is used for the production of animal feed. A 3% increase in feed production is forecasted, which will require more corn. This is associated with the rise in poultry product consumption and improvement in the economy in Indonesia.

The Prodcorporation has raised the prices for the 3rd grade wheat to 95,000 tenge per ton. Buyers are actively buying grain at the exchange, especially wheat and barley. Wheat prices have increased by 5-7,000 tenge per ton. Trading at the exchange ensures fair prices and access to grain.

The head of the Russian Guild of Bakers and Confectioners, Yuri Katznelson, emphasized the low availability of bread in the North Caucasus Federal District. He noted the insufficient number of bread production enterprises, especially in the Stavropol Krai, which leads to high prices. To improve the situation, it is necessary to open about 300 bakeries in the region.

Agriculturists of Dagestan have sown approximately 40 thousand hectares of spring crops, which is more than 17% of the plan. The region allocates a large area for perennial grasses. According to Sharipov, sowing is ahead of schedule. This year, slightly less has been sown due to the weather, but soil moisture allows sowing everywhere. Seed and machinery delivery are actively being resolved.

The Ministry of Agriculture of Primorsky Krai reports that 19% of early grain crops have been sown, including oats, barley, and wheat. Farmers in the Partizansky District stand out for the speed of planting potatoes. 53.6 thousand tons of fertilizers have been purchased, which is 81.5% of the plan. 385 hectares of grass have been fertilized. (246 characters)

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 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.

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.