Groats - Incubator

Pavel Kosov from "Rosagrolizing" talked about the company's plans in the new conditions. The main goal is to develop a branch network for close servicing of farmers. The company is also expanding leasing and digital solutions, as well as collaborating with foreign manufacturers.

Unmanned technology will not replace people yet.

Agricultural holding "Miratorg" plans to build a breeding and seed-growing complex worth 4.2 billion rubles in the Kursk region by the end of 2025. The complex will create 30 jobs and have a production capacity of 25,000 tons of products annually. The partnership agreement was discussed at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in 2024.

Scientists from the Buryat Agricultural Academy are developing an antibacterial balm based on wormwood. The balm has antiseptic and antioxidant properties, does not contain imported components, and is suitable for skin care.

To produce the balm, wormwood will be cultivated, which grows in Buryatia.

The governor of the region emphasized the importance of a new project for flower production, replacing imports. Farms in the Yaroslavl region are planning to increase the production of orchids and roses, increasing the annual turnover to 5.5 billion rubles and creating new jobs.

At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), plans by the Tavros Group to build a complex for egg processing in the Nizhny Novgorod region were announced. The project aims to create thousands of jobs and develop infrastructure in several districts.

The project is supported by the governor and Alpha Bank, who see it as a way to promote economic growth and ensure food security.

The State Property Fund has put up for auction the complex of the "Nepolokovetsky Bread Products Plant" in the Chernivtsi region. It includes 129 real estate objects, 24 vehicles, and 1204 pieces of equipment. The starting price is 217.38 million UAH. The auction winner will have to pay off the company's debt of more than 26 million UAH.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture of Turkey, wheat imports will be banned from June 21 to October 15, 2024. Experts claim that this will impact the market, but the outlook appears optimistic.

Turkey is planning to increase its flour milling capacity, which will allow exporters to find alternatives.

The plant Cissus quadrangularis from the tropics and subtropics thrives in dry conditions thanks to mechanisms of photosynthesis and drought resistance. Research on the genome of Cissus will enable the creation of more drought-resistant agricultural crops and increase food security.

The Minister of Agriculture of Chuvashia visited the "Techmashholding" enterprise, where he studied the production of agricultural machinery, including hop harvesting complexes. The company is also developing new equipment, including the pneumatic tractor seeder "Anish". The Russian hop industry needs about 140 hop harvesters, with the first prototype being developed in Chuvashia.

In Western Australia, drought is delaying the wheat sowing season, which will reduce the grain export potential in 2024/25. Production may decrease compared to the previous year but will remain at the level of the last 10 years, limiting export opportunities.

In May 2024, the CPIF reached 120.4 points, an increase of 1.1 points. Prices for grain and dairy products have risen, while meat prices have remained almost unchanged. The CPIF has been rising for 3 months and remains 3.4% lower than last year and below the peak of 24.9%. Grain prices have increased, especially for wheat due to bad weather. Meat prices have decreased, while milk and butter prices have risen. Sugar has become cheaper, driven by improved supply in Brazil and lower oil prices.

Oksana Lut called for the development of bioeconomy in cooperation with other industries, preserving the resources of nature. The Ministry of Agriculture is tasked with accelerating food production using biotechnologies and improving its characteristics. Biological means of protection and biostimulants play an important role in global practice, with demand for them increasing annually.