Russian market - Incubator

According to Soyuzrossahara data on November 7, 2024, in Russia, 998 thousand hectares of sugar beets have been harvested, with 37,700 thousand tons harvested at a yield of 378 c/ha.

It is forecasted that no less than 55,176 thousand tons of beets will be harvested by November 29.

Sales of flour by large and medium wholesale organizations fell by 0.72%, reaching 85.06 thousand tons by November 1, 2024. Compared to the previous year, this is a decrease from 85.67 thousand tons as of November 1, 2023.

Thanks to the governor Vladimir Vladimirov, Stavropol Krai is a leader among the regions of Russia in crop insurance of agricultural lands. 163 producers have signed 297 insurance contracts, receiving over 415 million rubles in compensation. In 2025, it is planned to allocate 776.3 million rubles to support crop production.

In 10 months of 2024, the Rostov region exported 3.04 million tons of wheat, which is 11% more than the previous year. The exported products went to Turkey, Egypt, Greece, and Albania.

In November, 265.1 thousand tons of grain were sent, with the main buyers being Turkey, Albania, Tunisia, Iran, and Lebanon. (Source: RBC Rostov)

Scientists from 38 organizations studied humidity control in grain storage facilities, food production, and plant protection at the conference.

It is planned to publish a collection of 66 articles based on their research.

In the Tomsk region, participants of the competition used drones to transport hay and complete the track. The goal was to attract youth to unmanned technologies in agriculture.

The teams "P.I.P." and "Sacramento" emerged victorious, with participants receiving bonuses for further education. A total of 150 schoolchildren and students took part in the competition.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Chuvashia has audited the budget spending in the agro-industrial complex and identified violations by eight recipients of state support. The most common violations are related to grants for the development of agriculture. The total amount to be returned is 7,188 thousand rubles.

The inspections were conducted in several municipalities with the participation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Deputy Prime Minister of Chuvashia urged farmers not to participate in contests if they are not honest.

Russia will reduce rye collection to 1.3 million tons this year. The rye harvest decreased from 7.1 million tons in 2002 to 1.4 million tons in 2019. Producers are concerned about the decline in interest in rye due to low prices and unprofitability. It is possible that rye bread will become a rarity.

The Bashkir laboratory has tested samples of food flax for export to Afghanistan. No dangerous organisms were found, and 22 certificates were issued.

Modern agriculture is striving to increase crop yield and protect plants. Essential oils, possessing valuable properties, are used in medicine, cosmetics, and agriculture. Research has shown the effectiveness of thyme essential oil against the pathogen C. beticola, which causes cercospora leaf spot in sugar beets.

The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) explained that soil fertility is key to achieving high crop yields. The main indicators include organic matter, acidity, available potassium, and active phosphorus. Decreasing fertility involves changes in three criteria set by the government in 2011. Soil tests are important for preserving the environment.

Companies from the villages of Chishma and Raevskiy in the Republic of Bashkortostan have sent 3530 tons of granulated sugar beet pulp to China in one day. This raw material, which has passed laboratory tests, meets high standards.

Since the beginning of 2024, 116.1 thousand tons of pulp have been shipped to China.