Cereals - Incubator

From July to December 2024, Russia exported 34.257 million tons of grain, which is 5.4% less than the previous year. Wheat shipments increased by 0.7%, while barley and corn decreased. The main buyer is Egypt, while Turkey reduced its orders by 47.5%.

Specialists of the Rosselkhoztsentr analyzed the tubers of seed potatoes of various varieties, detecting infections of phomosis, fusariosis, and wet rots. The diseases are caused by fungi that can persist in the soil and on the tubers. It is recommended to observe storage conditions.

The wheat market: the price rose in Chicago and fell in Kansas City and Minneapolis. The dollar dropped against the euro. Wheat and corn were purchased at international auctions. Weather forecasts in South America are affecting soybean futures.

Rosselkhoznadzor has expressed concern over the violation of temporary restrictions on the import of Kazakh wheat into Russia. Cases of grain products being imported without direct transshipment have been registered, posing a risk of spreading harmful organisms. Compliance with quarantine and phytosanitary requirements is required.

In 2024, rapeseed harvest in Russia reached a record level of 4,660.2 thousand tons, showing a growth of 10.9% due to an increase in sowing areas. However, the yield decreased by 13.9%.

Krasnoyarsk Krai leads in rapeseed collection, followed by Altai Krai.

The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has inspected the sea checkpoints in three regions and the Republic of Kalmykia.

They checked 3 batches of sunflower meal for animals weighing 12.9 thousand tons, intended for export to Turkey. Research has confirmed that all products meet the requirements.

In Astana, an agreement on partnership between "KTZ Express" and Yixinou TradingService has been signed. The goal is to increase container transportation on the China-Europe route, as well as through Central Asia and the TMTM. Special attention is paid to increasing transportation from the Chinese province of Zhejiang.

Russian agricultural producers can use drones for distributing beneficial insects, fighting pests, and protecting crops. The company Flyseeagro develops and distributes entomophages using unmanned aerial vehicles, collaborating with research institutions on the creation of biopesticides.

Afghanistan is asking Russia to lower grain prices due to high export tariffs. Additionally, there are talks about introducing preferences for Afghan goods in exports.

The banking group VTB plans to provide financial support to farmers through preferential programs. The agricultural lending market, after Sberbank's refusal, is transitioning to Rosselkhozbank. VTB intends to increase its loan portfolio in the agricultural sector and provide over 300 billion rubles for seasonal work in 2025.

Grain export from the Volgograd region in 2024 increased by 4.8% to 941.6 thousand tons. The grain was supplied to 30 countries around the world, including Turkey, Kazakhstan, Iraq, Belarus.

The harvest amounted to 4 million tons, unlike the previous year when more than 6 million tons were harvested.

In the UK, an investigation into Italian ryegrass is taking place. Resistance to glyphosate is causing concerns among farmers. To reduce the risk, specialists recommend choosing the right dosages and application methods, as well as not repeating treatment on surviving weeds. Bayer also supports risk reduction and urges compliance with glyphosate usage rules.