Russian market - Incubator

A new solution has been proposed to increase the yield and quality of rice - using biostimulants based on fermented chitin and rice bran. The experiment showed an increase in the yield of RD69 rice varieties by 73% and HGD by 30%, a decrease in the level of fast-absorbing glucose, and an increase in the content of antioxidants.

It is recommended to use the product for biological rice cultivation.

The price of sugar in December increased by 3.14% and reached 73.17 rubles per kg for the end consumer.

The annual inflation rate is 9.51%. You can find more information on the website sugar.ru.

Company "EPT" plans to supply 26 million tons of grain to Iran from 2024 to 2035, with the possibility of increasing the volume to 55 million tons. The agreement is signed with the Iranian company IranianEurasia.

The project aims to increase trade turnover and develop the "North-South" transportation corridor.

On the National Commodity Exchange on November 22, 2024, 5 contracts of white sugar were sold, with a total volume of 640 tons. The average price was 55503 rubles per ton. Trading also took place on other exchanges. Here are the highest prices: On the National Commodity Exchange - 56500 rubles (spot trading), 54500 rubles (commodity auctions). On the Saint Petersburg Exchange - 56000 rubles.

A total of 6 sugar contracts were sold, with a total volume of 2280 tons.

On January 17, 2025, on the Russian grain exchanges, 8 contracts for the sale of wheat were concluded. The total volume of sales was 2875 tons at an average price of 17887 rubles per ton.

Sugar factories of Prodimeks Holding set a record in sugar beet production - 1 million tons. The processing plan is being followed, and the completion of production in different regions is scheduled for December 2025. Stavropolsakhar has already finished the season.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia has contacted the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia with a request to index prices for fertilizers. Manufacturers have proposed a 15% price increase starting from January 2025. The "frozen" prices will be in effect until May 2025.

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]

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.

Rosselkhoznadzor has expressed concern over the violation of temporary restrictions on the import of Kazakh wheat into Russia. Cases of grain products being imported without direct transshipment have been registered, posing a risk of spreading harmful organisms. Compliance with quarantine and phytosanitary requirements is required.

Grain export from the Volgograd region in 2024 increased by 4.8% to 941.6 thousand tons. The grain was supplied to 30 countries around the world, including Turkey, Kazakhstan, Iraq, Belarus.

The harvest amounted to 4 million tons, unlike the previous year when more than 6 million tons were harvested.