Russian market - Incubator

Before raspberry flowering, it is important to check it for pests such as raspberry gall midge and gall midge Lasioptera rubi. If symptoms are found, it is necessary to remove affected branches and carry out preventive treatment of plants. Insecticides or synthetic pyrethroids can be used for this purpose.

On May 7, 2025, NТB sold 6750 tons of grain for 102.8 million rubles. The sold wheat is soft of the third and fourth grade of the 2022 and 2023 harvest.

Starting from May 14, 2025, customs duties will change as follows:

• Wheat and meslin: -1755.9 rubles per ton (-2.3 / -0.13%);
• Barley: -0.0 rubles per ton (-/-);
• Corn: -872.4 rubles per ton (-52.9 / -5.72%).

The changes will come into effect on the 3rd day after publication.

Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, regulating growth and processes in plants.

Plants with long, short, and neutral photoperiods are distinguished. Cucumbers and tomatoes need 6-8 hours of sunlight to bear fruit, while apricots and apple trees require a minimum of 8 hours. Roses require at least 6 hours of light.

The Department of Agriculture of the Lipetsk region plans to increase the area under sugar beets to 120,000 hectares by 2025. Currently, the region has already sown 204,000 hectares with spring crops, including 2,000 hectares of sugar beets. This year's crops are ahead of last year's by 40%.

In the Tomsk region, spring crops sowing has begun. Farmers from 9 districts have joined the work. Additionally, winter crops and perennial grasses have been fertilized over a total area of 9.61 thousand hectares. Soil harrowing and watering are being carried out.

In Agricultural Development in Saudi Arabia, a new variety of sorghum ICSR 14001 (Mojan) demonstrates high productivity in arid conditions.

A knowledge and technology exchange program helps farmers increase crop yields and grain quality. The partnership between ICRISAT-FAO-KSA contributes to the sustainable development of agriculture.

John Campbell from the University of Saskatchewan shared the results of a study on castration of beef cattle in Canada. The majority of producers prefer band castration (80%) and perform the procedure within the first three months of the calves' life. The use of pain relief during castration reduces the pain in animals, making them more active and comfortable.

The Ryazan Region summed up the results of the conference on the sugar market of the CIS 2025, where a forecast of a 1% increase in sugar production was announced. In Russia, a decrease in production is expected, while exports are set to increase to 990,000 tons in the current year.

Discussions also covered commodity trading and the increase in the population of the CIS countries.

Ikar postponed increasing the grain harvest forecast due to frosts in Russia affecting crops. The forecast until 2025 is 129.5 million tons of grain, with 125.85 million tons collected in 2024. Frosts have affected several regions, but the weather is set to improve from Tuesday.

The world's largest importer of corn and soybeans has reduced approval of GM seeds in China to double the planted area of GM corn this year. This is not related to the trade war, but will allow China to reduce imports and impact trade with the USA.

Issues with yields are caused by seed imperfections.

Production in agriculture of Bashkortostan has increased. In animal husbandry, growth reached 102%, with meat production increasing by 2.6% and egg production by 236.4%. The Republic actively attracts investments by offering convenient conditions and new mechanisms to support businesses. "Investment Hours" with the participation of the regional head have been established.