Cereals, Groats - 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.

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.

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.

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.

Adding folic acid to flour has become a common practice in most American countries. The Food Fortification Initiative continues to push European countries to implement similar measures. The UK already enriches flour with many nutrients, including folic acid. Whitty emphasized the importance of folic acid intake for pregnant women.

Climate change creates new opportunities to increase ecosystem productivity in agriculture and forestry. However, the downsides include increased fire hazard and adverse agrometeorological conditions. An increase in temperature and precipitation is expected, as well as a reduction in the permafrost area. Climate change can also promote the socio-economic development of regions in Russia.

At the beginning of 2024, wheat imports to Armenia decreased by 13% to 297.3 thousand tons, costing $57.28 million. The volumes of barley and maize imports also decreased compared to the previous year.

Last year, about 86% of winter crops successfully sprouted in the fields of the Don region. The lack of precipitation in certain areas had a negative impact on the soil, but the December and January rains improved the situation.

A dry spell until November led to unsatisfactory results. The seeds are moist, there is no mold, and producers are actively preparing for the spring sowing campaign.