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At the biofactory, two new concentrated starters are being developed to speed up cheese ripening. The plan is to release the products in 2025. The biofactory has been helping with cheese-making issues in Russia since the 1940s.

In the food industry, modified starch is widely used instead of chemically modified starch. Scientists have developed a method to control its properties using ultrasound, making it useful for the food industry and suitable for diabetics. This method also improves the stability of emulsions, enhances the solubility, and emulsifying properties of starch.

The Jordanian government agency has received proposals from several trading operators in an international tender for the purchase of 120,000 tons of wheat. Participants in the tender included Al Dahra, Ameropa, Grain Star, CHS, Cargill, and Cerealcom Dolj.

At the previous stage of the tender, proposals were rejected due to high prices.

The World Health Organization has extended the Black Sea Grain Initiative to help families in need. Thanks to this, 600,000 tons of Ukrainian grain have already been delivered. The organization is exploring alternative routes through the Danube River due to the possible halt of exports from Ukraine.

On May 14, 2024, 10 wheat contracts were sold on Russian exchanges, totaling 3175 tons at a price of 15564 rubles per ton.

There were trading sessions for goods with various delivery conditions and prices.

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation faces a problem of replanting agricultural crops on an area of 500,000 hectares due to frosts. LuT reported the introduction of a state of emergency in three regions due to the loss of 500,000 hectares on the market. It is necessary to replant all crops on this area.

May frosts did not affect the activities of the company "Rusagro." Alexander Tarasov stated that the company successfully replants the affected crops. Regional authorities are assessing the damage and will replant the dying crops. Meteorologists warned about frosts and unfavorable weather conditions.

In 2024, due to frosts in May, the harvest of stone fruits and berries in Russia will decrease, which will lead to an increase in prices for these products.

Optimistic forecasts are being made regarding the apple harvest, but the risk of losing up to half of the entire fruit harvest still remains.

The drop in temperature also affected the North Caucasus and the South of the country. In 2023, Russia set a record for fruit and berry harvest, but self-sufficiency is still insufficient.

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Krasnoyarsk region reports the beginning of spring sowing in the region. Farmers are planting grains, legumes, and vegetable crops. This year, lentils are being grown for the first time on 1.1 thousand hectares. Spring is favorable, and farmers work confidently.

At the State Duma meeting, the appointment of Oksana Lut as the head of the Ministry of Agriculture has been approved. Lut is an experienced specialist who has developed a program for the development of rural areas.

In her speech, successful progress in agriculture has been noted, with plans to increase production and support agricultural producers. The plans include strengthening domestic seed production and limiting flower imports due to the threat of drought.

The Ministry of Agriculture is implementing a program for the development of rural areas, updating infrastructure facilities and improving living conditions.

Over the past 5 years, 9.5 million square meters of housing have been introduced, rural mortgages and rental housing have been provided. The participation of investors and plans to expand the program are also being considered.

Preventing harmful powdery mildew in vineyards is a complex task due to their reproduction, sap-sucking, disease-causing, and virus-transmitting capabilities. Receptors detecting female pheromones have been found, which will help control their behavior. The creation of molecules to block these receptors and the use of biosensors are planned to combat these pests.

Temporary restrictions on freight transportation to Hungary from JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" apply to the stations Sabadkidesh, Ketedkhaza, and Lekeshhaza.

Transportation through the border crossing Lekeshhaza (Hungary)-Kurtich (Romania) is prohibited. Restrictions are in effect from May 24th to June 14th.

On the grain exchanges on May 13, 2024, prices increased:

• Corn - 458.50 ¢/bsh
• SRW Wheat - 670.25 ¢/bsh
• HRW Wheat - 724.00 ¢/bsh
• HRS Wheat - 745.00 ¢/bsh
• Oats - 413.75 ¢/bsh

Long-grain unpolished rice decreased to 18.70 usd/cwt.

Russia, Turkey, and Qatar will continue negotiations on grain supplies at the highest level. The results are not yet defined, but Russia is actively involved. Putin is ready to resume the deal after the conditions are met. It is planned to supply 1 million tons of grain to Turkey at a preferential price.

The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) has inspected over 377 thousand tons of grain for export to 13 countries, with export volume increasing by 1.6 times. Wheat accounts for 64% of the export, and Kazakhstan is the main buyer. Violations identified led to export bans and issuance of 143 warnings.