International trade - Fork Cast

Poland is considering the possibility of purchasing or leasing a port in Odesa for grain exports. This could strengthen trade relations with Ukraine and other countries. It is believed that the Black Sea port will help save on transportation costs and benefit from grain sales. The countries are discussing the possibility of creating a joint grain port.

The Union of Oilseeds proposed to the Ministry of Agriculture to introduce export duties on oil flax in order to support the internal processing of the plant. The level of duties is likely to be lower than that on rapeseed (30%). Experts believe that this measure will help balance the market.

The Ministry of Agriculture of Primorsky Krai reports that 19% of early grain crops have been sown, including oats, barley, and wheat. Farmers in the Partizansky District stand out for the speed of planting potatoes. 53.6 thousand tons of fertilizers have been purchased, which is 81.5% of the plan. 385 hectares of grass have been fertilized. (246 characters)

According to forecasts, the area of agricultural crops will increase by 3.6% to 213.4 thousand hectares. Corn will occupy 131.6 thousand hectares, exceeding last year's level by 2.7%.

In 2024, the yield in Kabardino-Balkaria reached 55 c/ha, with a total harvest volume of over 1.1 million tons.

Аkmola region of Kazakhstan plans to increase agricultural crops by 753.1 thousand hectares, reducing the area under wheat and expanding the areas under oilseeds and other crops. Producers have already prepared seeds and signed contracts for fertilizers. Local farmers have submitted 157 loan applications totaling 8.1 billion tenge.

The Russian authorities are expanding programs for the development of agricultural machinery and veterinary drugs. The state will allocate about 15.8 billion rubles for agricultural machinery and over 4.4 billion for veterinary drugs. The plan includes creating 27 new types of machinery and meeting 70% of the livestock industry's demand with domestic drugs by 2030.

Carriers recommend that shippers choose supported destinations, including ports in Russia and the Baltic countries. An excess of grain carriers and closed wagons leads to a slowing down of loading caused by long holidays. In 2025, the volumes of grain transportation by rail have increased, especially exports. Freight carriers urge to intensify deliveries.

The Eurasian Economic Commission has approved the prospects for cooperation between the EAEU and the countries of Southeast Asia in the agricultural sector. Analysis has shown that the main export commodities are meat, dairy products, grains, and fats. The recommendation contributes to export diversification.

Ukraine has successfully exported 30.842 million tons of grain and leguminous crops since the beginning of the 2024/25 marketing year, including 1.66 million tons this month. The exports have decreased compared to the previous year: wheat - 12.478 million tons (last year - 12.864), corn - 15.691 million tons (17.309). The export of flour has decreased to 50.5 thousand tons (last year - 76 thousand tons) since the beginning of the season.

In the southern regions of Kazakhstan, the spring campaign has begun. 15 thousand hectares have been sown, including 0.5 thousand hectares of cereals. It is planned to sow 23.7 million hectares of agricultural crops, including oilseeds and fodder.

The lagging regions have been instructed to improve the situation.

In Lviv region, Ukrainian farmers have started sowing early spring crops on an area of about 1.3 thousand hectares. It is planned to increase the sown areas to 755.2 thousand hectares by 2025, which is 0.4 thousand hectares more than last year.

The Director of the Department of Agricultural Development of the region noted the farmers' activity in the new season.

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.