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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.

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.

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.

Egypt has purchased 6 batches of wheat at a GASC auction, including 5 batches of Russian wheat. The price reached $265 per ton with deferred payment and delivery in March.

The share of Russian wheat purchases in Egypt reached 66% in the 2023/2024 season, increasing by 11.5%.

The research has shown that changing the diet of pests slows down the development of resistance to biopesticides. The diversity of crops affects the ability of fungal pathogens to destroy pest larvae. This discovery will help develop effective crop protection strategies.

AgroNews evaluates the impact of the accident on the production of chlorantraniliprole in China. The production volume of certain companies may significantly decrease due to the incident.

Perspectives on the development of the market for effective insecticides remain generally optimistic.

A batch of fertilized trout caviar from Poland was released from quarantine in Russia for LLC "Promrybtor". The caviar was deemed healthy, all veterinary requirements were met. The caviar material was handed over to the owner for cultivation.

1.1 million units of foreign material were imported in 2025.

Specialists from China have discovered that DNA methylation in rice plants helps them adapt to cold weather. A study published in the journal Cell revealed epigenetic changes that increase plants' resistance to cold temperatures. As a result, a new rice breeding strategy has been developed to combat climate change.

Scientists from Aarhus University, together with colleagues, have created a mini laboratory called MARTINIS in the form of a tube that measures chemical parameters in the soil without disturbing its integrity. The system is based on planar optodes, allowing continuous monitoring of soil chemistry under natural conditions.

MARTINIS is still in the process of development and testing before potential implementation for agriculture.