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India extends duty-free import of Canadian yellow peas until 2026. China has imposed a 100% tariff on peas from Canada due to a trade war. The export of yellow peas to China has decreased, so access to the Indian market becomes important for Canada.

Russia will also start supplying peas to India, creating competition for Canadian farmers. Canada may reduce prices to maintain its market position.

Employees of the Product Safety Evaluation Center in St. Petersburg are fighting the dangerous Sosnovsky's hogweed using the herbicide imazapyr. The plant is toxic and widespread on millions of hectares in Russia.

To combat it, a comprehensive approach is recommended: agronomy, chemistry, and biology. Prevention and monitoring of the spread foci are also crucial.

Specialists from China have discovered that DNA methylation in rice plants helps them adapt to cold weather. A study published in the journal Cell revealed epigenetic changes that increase plants' resistance to cold temperatures. As a result, a new rice breeding strategy has been developed to combat climate change.

Cucumbers in a greenhouse require fertilizers for rapid growth and excellent taste. It is recommended to use compost or manure to enrich the soil. Feed with nitrogen at planting, phosphorus during flowering, potassium at the fruiting stage. Use organic and mineral fertilizers for a better yield.

Loans are provided for seeds of agricultural crops, excluding potatoes and vegetables. Enterprises of the agro-industrial complex will qualify for this support. Documentation for expense reimbursement is required. Assistance to farmers is crucial for a successful harvest. Agricultural expenses will increase in the Rostov region.

On the New York Stock Exchange, the price of world sugar #11 fell by 0.26 to 19.36 (-1.33%), while on the London Stock Exchange, white sugar #5 decreased by 4.20 to 555.70 (-0.75%). This is due to the forecast of a sugar surplus in the global market next year, with an expected +182 thousand tons in 2024/25.

Oksana Lut expressed satisfaction with the results of the meeting with the head of the Kaluga region, noting a positive trend in the development of livestock breeding and agricultural production.

Also discussed were projects related to the utilization of land resources and the implementation of state programs for the development of rural areas. The budget for improving living conditions in rural areas has been increased to 1 billion rubles.

In the conditions of a changing climate and resource scarcity, precision agriculture technologies become a necessity. The company Farmevo has introduced the platform Lense AI, which utilizes AI and data from drones to optimize potato cultivation: from early stress detection to yield forecasting and water savings. The platform integrates with John Deere and enables the application of agrochemicals at variable rates. Data analysis helps farmers select seeds and improve crop resilience.

In May, hailstorms occurred in this area. Politicians emphasize the importance of insuring against natural disasters. The natural disaster hit several regions, damaging over 15 thousand hectares of crops. State support partially covers the expenses for agricultural insurance.

The President of Russia has set a task for the agro-industrial complex to increase production in the meat and dairy sectors by 2030. To achieve this goal, it is important to maintain epizootic well-being.

Russia is tightening measures to control diseases in wild and domestic animals.

F1 rapeseed hybrid from RUSEED promises high yield, disease resistance, and optimal oil content. As part of the RUSEED and Timiryazev Academy project, 12 rapeseed hybrids are being developed for Russian farmers to reduce imports by up to 50%.

The world's largest importer of corn and soybeans has reduced approval of GM seeds in China to double the planted area of GM corn this year. This is not related to the trade war, but will allow China to reduce imports and impact trade with the USA.

Issues with yields are caused by seed imperfections.