Cereals, Groats - Fork Cast

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.

Agriculturists of the Republic of Tuva successfully received compensations from the insurance company "VSK" for insuring their crops against heat and drought. The amount of compensation was 2.5 million rubles, with an annual insurance premium of 142 thousand rubles. Agricultural insurance in the region has been paid out for the third year in a row, covering grain crops and expanding.

The volume of processing oilseeds in the EU increased by 11% in October, reaching 3.32 million tonnes. The total volume since the beginning of 2024 amounted to 33.04 million tonnes, exceeding the data for 2023. Rapeseed processing reached 1.69 million tonnes, soybeans - 1.07 million tonnes, sunflower - 554 thousand tonnes.

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".

Land has been analyzed for the presence of the herbicide clomazone, manganese, eggs, and parasitic larvae. Excessive levels were detected in 7.8% of the samples. The information has been reported to the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor).

Exceeding levels of clomazone can lead to plant growth retardation, while manganese slows down crop growth and may result in crop damage.

Scientists from Michigan and PRL are studying how the American birch adapts to the environment through photosynthesis. They have found that trees maintain a reserve capacity to adapt to environmental changes. This confirms that they can cope with climate change and maintain high activity of photosynthetic enzymes.

Artists in Kazakhstan are facing a problem with selling their rice due to falling prices. It is necessary to find a solution as the market is stagnant. Authorities are discussing the issue and looking for ways to support farmers whose harvest cannot be sold due to the current situation.

American farmers are switching to cheaper generic pesticides due to falling incomes. This leads to a decrease in profits for agrochemical companies, including Bayer. Farmers opt for savings but acknowledge the disadvantages of generics. The trend is growing due to an increasing number of generic offerings in the market.

Rosselkhozbank predicts grain harvest in Russia in 2025 at the level of 139.5 million tons, thanks to the implementation of modern technologies and government support.

Other forecasts suggest more modest results. The area of sowing and yield will also increase.

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation is extending the ban on the export of rice and rice groats until January 1, 2025 due to a decrease in the yield following an accident in the Krasnodar Region.

Production is expected to increase by 2024, but exports are not planned due to stable prices.

Kazakhstan asks Rosselkhoznadzor to allow the transportation of lentils to Turkey and promises to provide information on quarantine control.

The Russian agency is concerned about the illegal import of sanctioned products from Kazakhstan and initiates an investigation. As a result, cases of document falsification are revealed.