Specialists from the Sverdlovsk region have noted an increase in spring rapeseed sowings this year by 1.5 times compared to last year, including a 2.3-fold increase in seeds of domestic selection. Varieties such as Forpost KL and Tavrion are the most popular. Farmers are increasingly preferring Russian selection, indicating growing demand and the potential of domestic breeding.
Research in agriculture includes optimizing plant nutrition management using microscopic particles of rocks. This will help improve soil quality, fertilizer efficiency, add micronutrients, and reduce dependency on chemicals.
The study will examine the impact of the powder on crops and soil, as well as the content of micronutrients. This is important due to soil degradation and nutrient deficiencies.
In June, experts tested new pheromones against the red palm weevil, harmful to palms, in the Dendrological Park. The traps demonstrated high effectiveness.
The next stage of testing is scheduled for autumn. The results will be published.
When examining strawberries, it is important to monitor the fruits and leaves, looking for changes in color and texture. Diseases such as anthracnose can be treated with fungicides. Leaf lesions caused by various fungi require biopesticides and pest control. Gray mold of strawberries is caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea, and it can be prevented with fungicides and good sanitation.
The president of the academy noted the high competitiveness of Russian pork.
The head of the pig breeders' union emphasized the independence from imports and the growth of production up to 5 million tons.
The specialist talked about the problems of heat stress in animals and suggested a feed additive.
The veterinarian presented a comprehensive approach to ensuring safety on farms.
Prices for commodities on CBOT and KCBT exchanges changed on 27.06.25:
Discussion participants have developed measures for sustainable development of modern pig breeding. The VIK group presented innovative concepts, Shestakov shared the company's experience and highlighted technical novelties: training platform, mobile storage, industry centers, and "Agroforecast" platform. The future AI platform will help analyze data and predict risks.
Parasitic mite Tetranychus urticae is dangerous for plants, especially for cucumbers. Feeding on plant sap, it worsens their condition, making the fruits small and bitter.
To protect the plants, water them, use an alcohol solution, onions, rhubarb, or neem oil. In case of a serious infestation, acaricides with different active ingredients will help.
March futures for world sugar No. 11 dropped by 1.91% in New York, while December contracts for London sugar ICE No. 5 decreased by 1.72%.
The CEO of Raizen plans to increase sugar production due to less profitable ethanol production from corn in Brazil.
Farmers in 6 out of 18 states have started harvesting wheat crops. Texas is leading with 25% of the harvest collected, exceeding the 5-year average by 27%. Arkansas with 8% of the harvest and California with 5% are also on a good track. North Carolina and Oklahoma are slightly behind, while Missouri is at the average level.
Grain prices on 26.06.25: corn on CBOT - 409.50 ¢/bsh, wheat SRW - 521.00 ¢/bsh, wheat HRW KCBT - 518.25 ¢/bsh, wheat HRS MGE - 606.75 ¢/bsh, oats on CBOT - 365.25 ¢/bsh, rough rice CBOT - 13.04 usd/cwt.
The import limit for rice from Vietnam to Russia in 2025 will increase by 1.6% to 7403 tons. Belarus is expected to decrease by 0.6% to 2447 tons. The quota for Armenia will decrease to 150 tons. Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan do not use the quota. The total limit in the EAEU is 10,000 tons of long-grain rice.
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