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Grain prices on exchanges on 30.05.24:

Corn -6.50 ¢/bsh ($448.75)

Wheat SRW -11.75 ¢/bsh ($681.00)

Wheat HRW -10.25 ¢/bsh ($709.50)

Wheat HRS -10.00 ¢/bsh ($742.00)

Oats +1.25 ¢/bsh ($385.75)

Rough rice -0.01 usd/cwt ($17.83)

Tajikistan has been fighting locusts for 10 years already.

The problem involves chemical treatments, and the use of drones is proposed for effective control and minimization of impact on the environment.

International cooperation will help strengthen the country's resilience against insect pests.

Vice director of Rosselkhoztsentr Natalia Shmeleva gave advice on determining plant damage. She recommends replanting crops if there are less than 250 stems per square meter, and using local sunflower seeds in case of damage.

In the Saratov region, a grain harvest of 3.5-4 million tons is expected in 2024. With favorable conditions, farmers can collect up to 4 million tons. $7.8 billion rubles have been allocated to combat the consequences of frost. A state of emergency has been introduced due to the death of agricultural crops on an area of 41 thousand hectares.

In 2024, the Rostov region plans to increase the export of agricultural products to China. Last year, the export volume tripled, reaching 662 thousand tons worth $294 million. The exports include meal cakes, sunflower oil, flax seeds, dried peas, duck and turkey meat, as well as milk, cream, rapeseed, and rapeseed oil.

Cooperation with China is planned to be further developed.

Vladimir Putin has stated that without an extension of the "grain deal," Russia will supply grain to African countries for free. The volumes will be the same as before. The deal is agreed for 60 days taking into account the needs of African countries. Russia emphasized the importance of complying with the requirements.

World and London sugar prices rose on Tuesday: Sugar futures No. 11 and ICE No. 5 increased by 1.74% and 1.39% respectively. The trend is related to increased demand following a decrease in sugar prices and increased imports, especially from China.

At the New York Sugar Dinner, Sally Lions Wyatt warned traders about the impact of the drug Ozempic on the industry. Participants focused on prices, ignoring this fact. Forecasts show a decrease in the consumption of sweets due to GLP-1 drugs. Changes are already visible in the market, with declining sales and the development of new products.

Governor Vladimirov visited a scientific agricultural center in the North Caucasus, where he inspected wheat crops. He set a task to provide the region with seeds of agricultural crops taking into account the climate. He then evaluated the crops in a collective farm where 2300 hectares of winter cereals were sown. Harvesting will begin in June on 2.4 million hectares of grains. The governor noted the active development of crop insurance and land reclamation.

Extreme stress and nutrient deficiency can lead to twisting of tomato leaves. Undesired twisting can also be caused by overwatering during the rainy season. Careful watering at the roots and providing shade can help avoid this issue.

Fusarium wilt can also be a reason for twisting and wilting of the leaves, infected plants need to be destroyed. To avoid herbicide problems, it is advisable to use resistant varieties and chicken manure instead of compost.

The Rostov region plans to re-sow 150 thousand hectares after the frosts, which destroyed more than 211 thousand hectares of crops. Farmers are switching to spring crops, and winter wheat suffered the most. The harvest will be affected, but a grain shortage is not expected.

The press service of the Bryansk region noted the stable development of agriculture. In 2024, a high rapeseed crop is expected. The governor announced a good rapeseed harvest that is not affected by adverse weather conditions. The expected yield is 55 centners per hectare.