Sunflower (Helianthus Cultus) in Russia: Key Oilseed Crop and Oil Production, Wheat Demand and Supply Dynamics: Trend Analysis - Incubator

Petunias in July require fertilizers with increased levels of potassium and phosphorus. It is important to maintain a balance of micronutrients. A deficiency of nutrients leads to poor growth and flowering. It is recommended to fertilize in the morning or evening.

Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture in France are decreasing slowly, the council suggests speeding up the process by 2.8 times to achieve the goal by 2030. Structural changes are needed to avoid serious risks to farmers and food sovereignty. Strengthening the state strategy and collective efforts are required by 2030.

BMI Fitch Solutions forecasts the average annual price of CPO in Bursa Malaysia to reach 4150 ringgits per ton by 2025. Prices for palm oil in the range of 3800-4000 ringgits are expected by the end of 2025. The level of palm oil production in Malaysia is expected to reach 19.5 million tons in 2025/2026.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture of India, rice sowing has increased by 58% reaching 3.5 million hectares. Oilseeds were sown on 4.9 million hectares (+20%) and pulses on 2.1 million hectares (+37%). High yields are expected due to good rains. Potato and soybean harvests are also expected to be record-breaking.

Denis Pasler announced that the Sverdlovsk region is one of the leaders in milk production in Russia. Plans are underway to launch 10 new livestock complexes by 2025. 11 enterprises will receive government support for the construction and modernization of complexes with 3183 livestock places by 2027.

In addition, efforts are being made to provide personnel for the agro-industrial complex.

The Ministry of Agriculture: according to IKAR research, the sowing area of ​​sugar beets has increased by 17.4 thousand hectares this year. Farmers have reduced the areas, but expect a decent harvest due to increased productivity. The forecast for sugar output per hectare is at the level of last year or higher. In good weather, sugar production can reach 6.3-6.4 million tons.

Wheat exports from Russia in June of the current year decreased by 4 times compared to the previous year, amounting to 1.12 million tons. The export quota is 83% utilized, with Egypt, Turkey, and Iran being the main buyers. Prices for Russian wheat remained stable.

Specialists from the Sverdlovsk region have noted an increase in spring rapeseed sowings this year by 1.5 times compared to last year, including a 2.3-fold increase in seeds of domestic selection. Varieties such as Forpost KL and Tavrion are the most popular. Farmers are increasingly preferring Russian selection, indicating growing demand and the potential of domestic breeding.

Research in agriculture includes optimizing plant nutrition management using microscopic particles of rocks. This will help improve soil quality, fertilizer efficiency, add micronutrients, and reduce dependency on chemicals.

The study will examine the impact of the powder on crops and soil, as well as the content of micronutrients. This is important due to soil degradation and nutrient deficiencies.

The agricultural season of 2024/25 was challenging due to unfavorable conditions. Maintaining the profitability of farming is expected. Oilseed and legume crops may set new records. Export has slowed down, domestic prices have strengthened. Forecasts for the new harvest raise doubts. The profitability of oilseed crops may decrease, impacting agriculture.

In June, experts tested new pheromones against the red palm weevil, harmful to palms, in the Dendrological Park. The traps demonstrated high effectiveness.

The next stage of testing is scheduled for autumn. The results will be published.

When examining strawberries, it is important to monitor the fruits and leaves, looking for changes in color and texture. Diseases such as anthracnose can be treated with fungicides. Leaf lesions caused by various fungi require biopesticides and pest control. Gray mold of strawberries is caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea, and it can be prevented with fungicides and good sanitation.