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The metal structures plant from the Saratov region refuses to supply 815 out of 1000 grain hopper cars due to high inflation and expensive loans.

The court has cancelled the decision to pay for the remaining cars, only 185 have been delivered. There is a possibility to amend the contract terms instead of terminating it.

Expensive loans and raw materials complicate the production process.

The head of agriculture of the Voronezh region has talked about the preparation for the spring sowing campaign. In 2024, 699.1 thousand hectares of winter crops have been sown, which is 95% of the plan. 75% of them are in good condition. The area allocated for seeding this year is 2.7 million hectares. The preparation of seeds for spring crops is also ongoing. 136 thousand tons of grain have been harvested so far.

The Ministry of Agriculture is making efforts to support farmers in the Kursk region by providing tax deferrals and credit benefits. After the emergency situation is over, the damage will be assessed and compensated to each producer. The President has allocated 2.5 billion rubles to support affected farmers. Applications are already being accepted for the government program for the development of rural areas.

Prices for fodder corn in Ukraine continue to rise due to limited supply, high demand, and increasing export prices. Currently, prices range from 9,000 to 10,200 UAH/ton EXW, exceeding last week's level by 100-200 UAH/ton, especially in the southern regions of the country.

The plan for the modernization of higher education in Russia includes a unified level of education with a focus on training specialists and scientific personnel for the agro-industrial complex. Postgraduate studies will be focused on scientific training. Putin has set ambitious goals for the sector in terms of increasing production and exports. Efficiency will be increased through digital technologies and robotization.

Turkey is trying to revive the grain deal with Russia and Qatar through a new trilateral agreement. Possible cooperation was discussed at a meeting in Budapest.

The USA is also seeking support in the Romanian direction for the export of Ukrainian grain. It is unclear what final decisions will be made.

Farmers in the Orenburg region will start working in the fields earlier due to the warm snowless winter. The sowing area for the year 2025 has been increased, with cereals and oilseeds occupying a large part of it.

The harvest of 2024 covered an area of 4.4 million hectares. Approximately 90% of winter crops are normal.

The Minister of Food of India has announced the end of duty-free imports of yellow peas after February of the current year.

Last year, India purchased 3 million tons of yellow peas out of a total legume production volume of 6.7 million tons.

The government has postponed the payment of the environmental tax for manufacturers of self-propelled special machinery until December 2025. Decision No. 157 is aimed at supporting domestic enterprises and stabilizing the financial position in the face of economic difficulties.

The share of domestic sunflower breeding in plantings will increase to 50% by 2027, thanks to the strengthening of import substitution. Russian seeds are cheaper and successfully compete in the market, while the creation of new resistant hybrids is a priority for breeders.

The service is considering a request from the company "EFKO Food Products" to purchase shares of Tolyattinsky kombinat for processing oilseeds. Experts believe that this will not violate competition in the oil market.

In 2024, oil extraction plants in Bashkortostan increased production by 7%, reaching 389 thousand tons of products.

The harvest of oilseeds increased by 41%, reaching 746 thousand tons. The republic is provided with vegetable oil at 6-7 times the norm.

67% of agricultural exports are vegetable oils.

The Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Industry and Trade to explore the possibility of concluding direct contracts between agricultural producers and retail chains.

The plan is to determine prices for products and regulate rice exports.

The total grain harvest in Russia in 2024 decreased by 13.8%, reaching 125 million tons. The harvest of wheat, barley, corn, rye, buckwheat, and millet decreased. Only the rice harvest increased by 17.2%.

A vessel from Argentina delivered 52.5 thousand tons of wheat to the port of Chittagong. The cargo was brought in through an international tender, and unloading will begin after inspection.

Earlier, another shipment of wheat from Argentina has arrived at this port as well.

The operating cost index of milk production in 2024 increased by 11.9% compared to 2023 due to the rise in expenses on wages, compound feed, diesel fuel, and other items.

An increase in the cost price of milk is projected in 2025 due to the rise in interest rates on loans and other factors.