Groats, Sunflower - Incubator

False shield is a pest for indoor plants, causing the wilting of leaves. It can be eliminated manually, using folk infusions, chemical agents, or bio-preparations, repeating the treatment in a week. Slowing down reproduction can help dry air and sunlight. The affected plant should be isolated, the soil changed, and the surrounding space cleaned.

Roszdravnadzor has issued a warning to an individual entrepreneur in the Khabarovsk region for selling seeds of agricultural plants from other countries without Russian-language labeling. The seeds have not been tested for GMOs, quality compliance, and registration. The packaging does not meet legal requirements.

Under the leadership of Mikhail Mishustin, preferential lending for the construction of greenhouse complexes for floriculture is being resumed. The program was suspended last year but will be extended. Russia plans to continue developing the floriculture industry, including training personnel and breeding new flower varieties.

A company from the Lipetsk region uses domestic bumblebees to pollinate tomatoes and cucumbers in greenhouse complexes, increasing yields by 20-30%. The transition to local production is justified by its availability and cost-effectiveness.

Scientists from the Urals have studied the genetic profile of five breeds of cattle in order to enhance adaptability and longevity. The research has identified beneficial genetic variants that affect the health of animals and their resilience. Over 400 microorganisms with genes providing resistance to antibiotics have also been discovered.

In the world, there is a growing interest in halal products, including meat. The company "UnionPromPoultry" focuses on halal poultry meat, intending to increase its production. This is in demand not only in Russia but also abroad, especially in Arab countries, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

The company already exports its products to various countries and sees prospects for further growth.

Raspberry requires careful care in spring: pruning in two stages, fertilizing, watering, mulching. Pruning stimulates fruiting, and fertilizers improve the harvest. It is important to maintain moisture by watering the soil during flowering. Mulch helps retain moisture and prevent evaporation.

Researchers from China have determined that amphotericin B (AMB) effectively fights against the Botrytis cinerea fungus, which causes gray mold in grapes. AMB inhibits the fungus by damaging its membrane and enhancing the plant's defense mechanisms. This opens up perspectives for the use of AMB as a new antifungal agent.

Rules for planting cucumbers:

Choose nutrient-rich soil, moisten it before sowing, maintain a temperature of 25-30°C, use a phyto lamp, soak the seeds, plant them 2-3 cm deep, and avoid overwatering.

Seed selection: hybrids are disease-resistant, organic materials are preferred for homemade fertilizers.

At the meeting in the Republic of Tatarstan, plans to increase milk production by 2026 and 2030 were discussed. Currently, there are over 575 thousand heads of dairy cattle here, including 210.9 thousand cows. In the 1st quarter of 2025, milk production increased by 3.9%, reaching 546.8 thousand tons, the average yield per cow was 2151 kg, which is 129 kg more than last year.

Struggling with the resistance of grape powdery mildew to fungicides is a serious issue in Japan. Rotating fungicides and implementing a comprehensive pest management strategy is recommended to reduce risks and preserve the harvest. The development of microbial fungicides is also actively progressing.

Pork production decreased by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2024. The National Statistical Committee forecasts an annual growth of 1-2% over the next five years. Prices for live pigs have risen, but prices for processed meat have fallen. Companies' profitability is expected to remain at 20-25%.