Sales of agricultural machinery in 2024 hit a historic minimum due to high export duties and reduced government support.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Colorado beetles can destroy potatoes in a matter of days, starting from eggs on the leaves and ending with caterpillars. You can combat them through manual picking, chemicals, or by using straw mulch. Insecticides are best applied according to specific time frames.

Bunge and Viterra have completed a merger, creating an agricultural giant worth over $30 billion. The CEO will be led by the Bunge team. The deal with Viterra's private shareholders, including Glencore, may be finalized on June 10-11. The deal may not happen due to confidentiality concerns.

Production of sugar in the 2025/26 season is expected to reach 6.2-6.8 million tons, thanks to the expansion of sugar beet cultivation areas. The cultivation area will increase to 1.173 million hectares, especially in the Central Chernozem region. Growth is expected to be between 1 to 4%, mainly in regions with completed crop processing. Yield will be average due to a warm winter, which may require additional plantings.

Monocalcium phosphate is added to animal feed to increase the levels of calcium and phosphorus.

The company spent 3.3 billion rubles on equipment upgrade, creating additional jobs.

The branch of JSC "Apatit" plans to invest 12 billion rubles and increase production by 2025.