World market - Incubator

Ginseng was grown in Primorsky Krai and sent to China. Rosselkhoznadzor issued a phytosanitary certificate for the cargo. 15 ginseng roots from Primorye were prepared for shipment to Kyrgyzstan by air transport. Ginseng was not exported a year earlier.

Vice Prime Minister of Chuvashia announced the successful implementation of the project "International Cooperation and Export". The Republic exported more than 25 thousand tons of products to 40+ countries, with China leading the list (39.3%). The export of broiler chicken paws grew by 4.4%, especially in demand in China. Chuvashia's export potential is strengthening.

The world sugar No. 11 in New York rose by +1.43%, closing at 19.13, while London white sugar ICE No. 5 increased by +0.81%, reaching 560.30.

Sugar prices continue to rise due to unstable weather conditions in Brazil, India, and Vietnam.

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.

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".

Scientists from the UK have created a spray coating for greenhouses that absorbs blue light and converts it into red light, increasing productivity. The use of this technology can reduce energy consumption and enhance the taste of fruits. A patent for the material replacing rare earth elements has already been filed.

The Chita poultry farm produced 9.2 million eggs in 10 months of 2023 with the financial support of the regional government. The new workshop with modern equipment helped increase the production of chicken eggs.

This year, the enterprise received 2.5 million rubles in government support.

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.

The season of collecting spring crops in Bulgaria has ended. The hot summer significantly reduced the yield of corn and sunflower seeds. The corn yield has dropped by 35% compared to last year. Corn stocks have decreased by 27%. Bulgaria plans to restore irrigation to increase crop yield. The situation with wheat harvest is better.

A meeting between the UN and Russia on grain and fertilizer supplies may take place in February. The conditions of the memorandum on unlocking exports and other measures have not been met. Talks with the UN team on access to agricultural markets are ongoing.

The "grain deal" has been terminated, as Russia declined to extend its validity.

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.

Iran has purchased 240,000 tons of wheat from Russia through GTC. Prices ranged from 292 euros to 314 dollars per ton on CIF delivery terms to Iranian ports.

Another two batches of 60,000 tons were bought at 323 euros or 347.35 dollars per ton.