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In Krasnodar region, sugar beet yield has decreased from 552 to 352 c/ha. In Voronezh region, 27 thousand hectares were replanted due to frosts, resulting in a yield of 389 c/ha. In Kursk, 4.4 million tons were harvested with a yield of 450 c/ha. Lipetsk region obtained 4.1 million tons due to frosts and drought. Orel region increased the yield by 57 thousand tons, while Tambov region harvested 4.5 million tons.

In the Rostov Region, due to lack of rains, less than 10% of winter crops have already sprouted for the 2025 harvest, while the rest are at the tillering stage due to lack of moisture in the soil. Authorities are considering support options for agricultural producers in case of crop failure. This year, due to drought, farmers lost 50,000 hectares of crops, resulting in damage worth 5 billion rubles.

There was a stable situation in the sugar market: demand remained low, prices hardly changed. Production decreased due to the decline in the quality of sugar beets, however, there is still a surplus. Sugar and raw sugar exports decreased, while imports were cut by a third. The shortage of distillers grains supply to China affected the overall export volume.

In 2024, in the Altai region, 8.4 million tons of grain and leguminous crops were harvested, including record yields for oilseeds, spring wheat, oats, and barley. The harvest included 3.4 million tons of spring wheat, over 740 thousand tons of buckwheat, over 530 thousand tons of barley, over 440 thousand tons of oats, and over 150 thousand tons of lentils.

At the conference, the importance of developing biopesticides and biofertilizers in agriculture was discussed. Putin is launching the National Project "Bioeconomy" to achieve technological leadership and enter world markets.

Russia is preparing to increase the production of biofertilizers and biopesticides to enhance competitiveness and food security.

The time for late autumn sowings of crops, including sorrel, is coming to an end. This plant is rich in vitamins and minerals that help maintain health. Growing sorrel does not require much effort, and its stratification allows you to get fresh greens earlier than other plants in the season.

In 10 months of 2024, the Rostov region exported 3.04 million tons of wheat, which is 11% more than the previous year. The exported products went to Turkey, Egypt, Greece, and Albania.

In November, 265.1 thousand tons of grain were sent, with the main buyers being Turkey, Albania, Tunisia, Iran, and Lebanon. (Source: RBC Rostov)

In the Tomsk region, participants of the competition used drones to transport hay and complete the track. The goal was to attract youth to unmanned technologies in agriculture.

The teams "P.I.P." and "Sacramento" emerged victorious, with participants receiving bonuses for further education. A total of 150 schoolchildren and students took part in the competition.

Russia will reduce rye collection to 1.3 million tons this year. The rye harvest decreased from 7.1 million tons in 2002 to 1.4 million tons in 2019. Producers are concerned about the decline in interest in rye due to low prices and unprofitability. It is possible that rye bread will become a rarity.

The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) explained that soil fertility is key to achieving high crop yields. The main indicators include organic matter, acidity, available potassium, and active phosphorus. Decreasing fertility involves changes in three criteria set by the government in 2011. Soil tests are important for preserving the environment.

The area of ​​new gardens in the Krasnodar region has increased to 650 hectares, and it is planned to add another 1200 hectares. The production of seedlings has doubled from 3 million to 6.5 million pieces. The gardens are densely planted - up to 5 thousand seedlings per hectare. State support for gardeners has increased by 55% to 1 billion rubles.

The Vologda Region has increased its exports of chocolate to Vietnam, caviar to Jordan, and the Maldives. The production of dairy products and confectionery has also grown. The exports have doubled in the first 10 months of 2024, thanks to the national project "International Cooperation and Export".