The State Duma has approved a bill on maximum markups on products to combat unjustified price increases.

The State Duma Committee supported a bill on maximum markups for socially significant products, allowing regions to set markups up to 5% for wholesalers and up to 15% for retail. The goal is to prevent price increases and fairly distribute profits. The government expressed support and highlighted potential risks related to shortages and illegal schemes. The proposal requires further refinement.

Companies are facing debts. Authorities will conduct an investigation into government support for investments in the production of mineral fertilizers. The industry is stable, but needs financial assistance to develop production.

The Polish government has approved the ministers' authority to enact laws aimed at stabilizing the agricultural market. The temporary ban on importing agricultural products from Ukraine will be imposed due to grain quality issues. Poland will allocate $140 million for grain purchases.

The owner of "Rostselmash" announced record low agricultural machinery sales in 2024. The reasons are high grain tariffs, expensive credits, and reduced government support. Farmers are losing billions due to tariffs, and investments in the industry are decreasing due to opaque financing.

Kazakhstan plans to increase grain exports to China to 1 million tons per year. The Minister of Agriculture met with COFCO and CITIC Group in Beijing to discuss cooperation and procurement plans through Kazakhstani companies to ensure the necessary volume and quality for export. Willingness to assist with logistics was also expressed.

Prices for Canadian wheat WRS have fallen to the lowest level in the last six months due to market instability and concerns about possible US trade tariffs. Limited sales by farmers, reduced demand, and producer uncertainty have also contributed to the decline in CWRS prices.

Production of French fries is planned to be launched at the "Grand Fries" plant in the second half of 2026 by the company "Miratorg" and the chain "Tasty - and the point". During the project development, potato chips, wedges, and pancakes will be produced. The enterprise promises a large volume of products at favorable prices. The total cost of the project is 19.2 billion rubles.

Plants from Crimea have been tested for safety before the holidays. Research has shown that they are free from pests and viruses. The standards of GOST 12430-2019 have been applied.

China reduced the supply of high-quality vegetable oils, and animal feed increased fivefold to 748,000 tons in six months. Oil exports grew by 19%, reaching 93,000 tons. The country also imported 794,000 tons of grain and 171,000 tons of processed products.

Orlovskaya Oblast ranks second in the Central Federal District and third in Russia in the production of rapeseed oil. Production has increased fivefold since 2010 and reached 218.6 thousand tons in 2024, including rapeseed, sunflower, and soybean oil at three plants.

The European Union has exported 14.7 million tonnes of wheat since the beginning of the 2024/25 year, which is 37% less than the previous year.

Soft wheat exports decreased by 30% to 13.94 million tonnes. Tunisia and Algeria have become the largest consumers of hard wheat.

The company "Polosa" has passed an inspection of a nursery breeding rootstocks M-9 and VA 29. The seedlings are healthy, with normal biometric characteristics, their quantity is about 390 thousand. In other companies, grape cuttings have been selected for grafting. Two nurseries with the variety Kober 5 BB have been created, covering an area of 40 hectares. This rootstock is effective against pests and ensures high productivity.

In the Samara region, a meeting was held to discuss increasing agricultural production. Scientists presented practical recommendations on organic farming and the use of bio-preparations. The head of the agricultural enterprise shared his experience in this field.

Prodcorporation Kazakhstan plans to act as a mediator in concluding export contracts, providing farmers with access to global markets. The company also collaborates with foreign investors and strengthens the work on grain sales. Last year, contracts were signed for 621 thousand tons of grain worth 62.6 billion tenge.