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Demand for sugar is high, but prices are not rising due to increased supply. Price forecasts are uncertain due to the rise in the cost of raw material production. Export of Belarusian sugar to Russia is decreasing. Transit of raw materials has increased.

In North Ossetia, a greenhouse complex is planned to be built for growing tomatoes, which will increase production to 19,000 tons by 2026. The investments will amount to 15 billion rubles, and 860 jobs will be created. The company "Alania" intends to compete with importers, especially during the winter.

Tajikistan has been fighting locusts for 10 years already.

The problem involves chemical treatments, and the use of drones is proposed for effective control and minimization of impact on the environment.

International cooperation will help strengthen the country's resilience against insect pests.

Vice director of Rosselkhoztsentr Natalia Shmeleva gave advice on determining plant damage. She recommends replanting crops if there are less than 250 stems per square meter, and using local sunflower seeds in case of damage.

India plans to resume wheat imports from Russia after 6 years to stabilize prices due to crop failure. The market may also start importing chickpeas and other grains. India has increased agricultural imports from Russia by 76% to $572 million in the 1st quarter.

According to Rosstat, in April 2024, the price of sugar from producers increased by 13.36% to 54.0 thousand rubles per ton. In April 2023, the price was 47.6 thousand rubles per ton.

The meeting of the operational headquarters in Stavropol discussed preparations for the harvest. Agricultural areas were inspected by a team of politicians and experts. In the conditions of drought, experienced wheat varieties are being grown. The harvest is ready for collection earlier than usual. A decrease in the gross grain harvest is predicted due to the drought. Funds are planned to be allocated to induce precipitation.

The head of the regional Duma expressed the need to simplify legislation in the field of plant breeding. Government support for the region's farmers amounts to 40% of the planned support.

World and London sugar prices rose on Tuesday: Sugar futures No. 11 and ICE No. 5 increased by 1.74% and 1.39% respectively. The trend is related to increased demand following a decrease in sugar prices and increased imports, especially from China.

At the New York Sugar Dinner, Sally Lions Wyatt warned traders about the impact of the drug Ozempic on the industry. Participants focused on prices, ignoring this fact. Forecasts show a decrease in the consumption of sweets due to GLP-1 drugs. Changes are already visible in the market, with declining sales and the development of new products.

Governor Vladimirov visited a scientific agricultural center in the North Caucasus, where he inspected wheat crops. He set a task to provide the region with seeds of agricultural crops taking into account the climate. He then evaluated the crops in a collective farm where 2300 hectares of winter cereals were sown. Harvesting will begin in June on 2.4 million hectares of grains. The governor noted the active development of crop insurance and land reclamation.

The Ministry of Agriculture predicts that buckwheat plantings this year will remain at the level of the previous year - over 1.2 million hectares. The harvest will influence the prices of buckwheat, which is currently priced at half the cost of last year: from 15 to 17 thousand rubles per ton. Demand could increase if the harvest decreases more than expected.

Extreme stress and nutrient deficiency can lead to twisting of tomato leaves. Undesired twisting can also be caused by overwatering during the rainy season. Careful watering at the roots and providing shade can help avoid this issue.

Fusarium wilt can also be a reason for twisting and wilting of the leaves, infected plants need to be destroyed. To avoid herbicide problems, it is advisable to use resistant varieties and chicken manure instead of compost.