World market - Incubator

In the Samara Region, cooperation between industry organizations in the field of unmanned systems was discussed. An Association of developers has been established, open-source software products have been proposed, and a concept of a national award in agriculture has been introduced. A memorandum on the establishment of the association and an agreement between the Regional Government and the UAV market have been signed.

Employees of the phytosanitary post "Khabarovsk" have detected a quarantine pest - the ambrosia beetle in a shipment of linden timber. The beetle causes harm to trees by creating tunnels and passages in the wood, making them vulnerable to diseases and other pests.

According to Barchart, prices for May world sugar No. 11 in New York decreased by -0.61 (20.53; -2.84%), while prices for London white sugar ICE No. 5 dropped by -4.40 (609.00; -0.70%). In New York, sugar prices reached a monthly minimum, while in London they hit a three-week low.

Production in Thailand exceeded forecasts, which influenced the price decrease.

India extends duty-free import of Canadian yellow peas until 2026. China has imposed a 100% tariff on peas from Canada due to a trade war. The export of yellow peas to China has decreased, so access to the Indian market becomes important for Canada.

Russia will also start supplying peas to India, creating competition for Canadian farmers. Canada may reduce prices to maintain its market position.

Grain prices on exchanges: corn at CME rose to 438.50 ¢/bsh, SRW wheat - 536.00 ¢/bsh, HRW - 536.75 ¢/bsh, HRS - 618.00 ¢/bsh, oats - 384.75 ¢/bsh, rough rice - 13.18 usd/cwt.

Prices for sugar have risen following recent losses: the May futures contract for sugar No. 11 in New York added +0.45%, while the white sugar contract in London increased by +0.59%. Conab reduced its sugar production forecast in Brazil for the current financial year by -2.6%.

Scientific experiments at the station include testing winter wheat and barley. The Yubilei Don variety shows the best results, and farmers are recommended to sow it at a depth of 5 to 6 cm for better plant development. Herbicides can damage the crop in case of moisture deficit. After the experiments, information about the varieties will be provided to farmers for sowing next year.

Employees of the Product Safety Evaluation Center in St. Petersburg are fighting the dangerous Sosnovsky's hogweed using the herbicide imazapyr. The plant is toxic and widespread on millions of hectares in Russia.

To combat it, a comprehensive approach is recommended: agronomy, chemistry, and biology. Prevention and monitoring of the spread foci are also crucial.