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The company "Podosinki" is planning to expand its greenhouse complex in the Moscow region, increasing production to 42 million rose flowers per year.

The roses grown are known for their high quality, but the project faces risks due to limited government support, recruitment of staff, and logistic challenges.

At the beginning of 2025, Russia reduced the export of vegetable oils by 27%. The decrease was caused by a 66% increase in sunflower prices, high tariffs, and the ruble exchange rate.

On the contrary, the export of rapeseed oil increased due to China's tariffs on Canadian products. Analysts note a decrease in production and a deterioration in the profitability of exports.

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 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.

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.

In 2024/25, Argentina is expected to increase soybean processing to 42 million tons per month. Soybean consumption will amount to 49.6 million tons, with reserves of 24.9 million tons. Production of soybean meal will reach 32.76 million tons, and oil - 8.38 million tons.

Production of French fries is planned to be launched at the "Grand Fries" plant in the second half of 2026 by the company "Miratorg" and the chain "Tasty - and the point". During the project development, potato chips, wedges, and pancakes will be produced. The enterprise promises a large volume of products at favorable prices. The total cost of the project is 19.2 billion rubles.

China reduced the supply of high-quality vegetable oils, and animal feed increased fivefold to 748,000 tons in six months. Oil exports grew by 19%, reaching 93,000 tons. The country also imported 794,000 tons of grain and 171,000 tons of processed products.