Oilseeds - Incubator

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.

Analysts have raised the forecast for wheat exports in March to 1.85 million tons. Wheat prices fell under pressure from favorable rain forecasts in Russia and the United States. Internal wheat prices remained practically unchanged.

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.

"Research in Science: scientists have discovered a molecular reaction that contributes to wheat immunity to stem rust. This opens up new strategies for strengthening crop yields. The spread of the disease poses a threat to food security. It is important to study plant immunity to protect crops."

Parasitic plants, such as Cuscuta campestris, pose a threat to agriculture. Researchers from Osaka City University have identified a gene responsible for the growth of haustoria in the stems of this plant. Inhibiting this gene could prevent the development of haustoria and reduce damage from parasites.

The agro-industrial sector of the Ural Federal District is significant for the Russian economy. There are plans to increase the sown areas and production of oilseeds. Preparation for the sowing campaign is going successfully, farmers are provided with necessary resources and seeds.

Managers emphasize the importance of following plans, fire safety measures, as well as timely government support.

A rose garden is popular due to the diversity and attractiveness of roses. Growing roses helps create unique garden compositions with accents of different plants. For example, lavender and catmint complement roses visually and aromatically. It is important to ensure good ventilation and use suitable companion plants for the health of roses.

At an agronomic meeting in Blagoveshchensk, the deputy director of the Amur branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "NCBRSP" spoke about the harm caused by soybean cyst nematode, capable of reducing crop yields by up to 80%. Experts discussed the issue and highlighted the importance of combating this parasite for the agriculture of the region.