World market - Incubator

Sunflower meal is a valuable product with a high protein content, essential in animal feeding. The raw protein content should be no less than 38% in dry matter. Searching for precise methods and research helps improve the quality of meal. [Source: Federal Center for Animal Health, Russia]

Grain prices: corn on CBOT - 458.00 ¢/bsh; SRW on CBOT - 697.50 ¢/bsh; HRW on KCBT - 701.50 ¢/bsh; HRS on MGE - 738.75 ¢/bsh; oats on CBOT - 362.00 ¢/bsh; long grain rough rice on CBOT - 18.72 usd/cwt.

Grain prices on 01.07.24: corn on CBOT rose to 398.25 ¢/bsh, soft red winter wheat (SRW) - to 569.25 ¢/bsh, hard red winter wheat (HRW) - to 602.75 ¢/bsh, hard red spring wheat (HRS) - to 628.00 ¢/bsh, oats - to 316.00 ¢/bsh, rough rice on CBOT decreased to 16.95 usd/cwt.

The minister has announced an increase in agricultural production in the Astrakhan region. The region is leading in the production of vegetables and potatoes. The ban on catching vimba chubs is explained by critical stock levels.

Development of rice cultivation is an important direction. Plans for the year 2025 have been discussed.

Specialists of the Rosselkhoztsentr analyzed the tubers of seed potatoes of various varieties, detecting infections of phomosis, fusariosis, and wet rots. The diseases are caused by fungi that can persist in the soil and on the tubers. It is recommended to observe storage conditions.

Afghanistan is asking Russia to lower grain prices due to high export tariffs. Additionally, there are talks about introducing preferences for Afghan goods in exports.

In the UK, an investigation into Italian ryegrass is taking place. Resistance to glyphosate is causing concerns among farmers. To reduce the risk, specialists recommend choosing the right dosages and application methods, as well as not repeating treatment on surviving weeds. Bayer also supports risk reduction and urges compliance with glyphosate usage rules.

Adding folic acid to flour has become a common practice in most American countries. The Food Fortification Initiative continues to push European countries to implement similar measures. The UK already enriches flour with many nutrients, including folic acid. Whitty emphasized the importance of folic acid intake for pregnant women.

In 2025, the quota for duty-free rice imports from Vietnam to Russia may increase by 1.6%, while in Belarus it may decrease by 0.6%. Russia has proposed a quota of 7,403 tons (currently 7,288), Belarus - 2,447 tons (compared to 2,462). Armenia may receive 150 tons of rice. The total quota for the EEU countries is 10 thousand tons, applicable to long-grain rice.

The Minister of Trade of Mali announced that 40% of wheat imports come from Russia. Additionally, the country plans to start exporting its agricultural products to Russia, including cotton, sesame, cashew nuts, and mango.

Exchange rates on 10.01.25:

Corn on CBOT increased by 14.50 ¢/bushel; SRW wheat on the same exchange decreased by 3.25 ¢/bushel; HRW wheat on KCBT increased by 1.50 ¢/bushel; HRS wheat on MGE increased by 0.75 ¢/bushel; oats on CBOT increased by 6.00 ¢/bushel; rough rice on CBOT increased by 0.10 USD/cwt.

World prices for wheat have fallen, while corn has become more expensive. Russian prices: wheat has decreased, barley and corn have risen. Import of wheat from Kazakhstan has been resumed. Forecast for wheat exports from Russia has been reduced.