Russian farmers are calm: fuel prices do not cause concerns ahead of the spring planting season.

Carrot is an important root vegetable rich in nutrients. Local varieties, such as Polignano and Tidjano from Italy, have unique properties and history. They are important for biodiversity and local culture.

Scientists suggest registering the seeds to preserve and promote these genetic resources.

The company BioLumic has launched a commercial system in Cuba City, Wisconsin. Their xTrait™ technology enhances genetic expression of plants with light, without GMOs. Partners are already using traits on corn, and there are also developments for rice, ryegrass, and soybeans.

A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology revealed that stress hormones produced by plants under stress can suppress symbiosis with fungi. These findings are crucial for agriculture and the future harvest.

The State Duma Committee supported a bill on maximum markups for socially significant products, allowing regions to set markups up to 5% for wholesalers and up to 15% for retail. The goal is to prevent price increases and fairly distribute profits. The government expressed support and highlighted potential risks related to shortages and illegal schemes. The proposal requires further refinement.

Companies are facing debts. Authorities will conduct an investigation into government support for investments in the production of mineral fertilizers. The industry is stable, but needs financial assistance to develop production.

World prices for wheat decreased from 28.02.25 to 07.03.25. In Russia, spring sowing has begun. Wheat stocks in agricultural organizations decreased by 31.5%. In Kazakhstan, grain exports increased by 53%.

Grain producers from Kazakhstan are planning to trade with European countries through the Belarusian Exchange. Kazakhstan is ready to increase exports by $265 million by developing cooperation with Belarus. The trade turnover between the countries reached $900 million in 2024.

The Polish government has approved the ministers' authority to enact laws aimed at stabilizing the agricultural market. The temporary ban on importing agricultural products from Ukraine will be imposed due to grain quality issues. Poland will allocate $140 million for grain purchases.

The owner of "Rostselmash" announced record low agricultural machinery sales in 2024. The reasons are high grain tariffs, expensive credits, and reduced government support. Farmers are losing billions due to tariffs, and investments in the industry are decreasing due to opaque financing.

Kazakhstan plans to increase grain exports to China to 1 million tons per year. The Minister of Agriculture met with COFCO and CITIC Group in Beijing to discuss cooperation and procurement plans through Kazakhstani companies to ensure the necessary volume and quality for export. Willingness to assist with logistics was also expressed.

Prices for Canadian wheat WRS have fallen to the lowest level in the last six months due to market instability and concerns about possible US trade tariffs. Limited sales by farmers, reduced demand, and producer uncertainty have also contributed to the decline in CWRS prices.

Plants from Crimea have been tested for safety before the holidays. Research has shown that they are free from pests and viruses. The standards of GOST 12430-2019 have been applied.

Production of French fries is planned to be launched at the "Grand Fries" plant in the second half of 2026 by the company "Miratorg" and the chain "Tasty - and the point". During the project development, potato chips, wedges, and pancakes will be produced. The enterprise promises a large volume of products at favorable prices. The total cost of the project is 19.2 billion rubles.

China reduced the supply of high-quality vegetable oils, and animal feed increased fivefold to 748,000 tons in six months. Oil exports grew by 19%, reaching 93,000 tons. The country also imported 794,000 tons of grain and 171,000 tons of processed products.