The spring agricultural campaign has begun in Kazakhstan: it is planned to sow 23.7 million hectares of crops, including new oilseeds and fodder.

The last vessel with grain has left the Ukrainian port as part of the agreement via the Black Sea. DSM Capella will deliver 30 tons of corn to Turkey.

Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and the UN have expressed their support for the food crisis. The deal has been extended until May 18, inspectors are inspecting the vessels.

30.3 million tons of grain and aid have been delivered to the recipient countries.

World wheat prices have risen: hard red winter wheat to 557.00 cents/bushel, hard red spring wheat to 586.00 c/b, soft red winter wheat to 601.75 c/b. The corn contract has increased to 458.50 c/b. The price of rice is $13.43/cwt. Russia's indicative export prices have also risen.

In the southern regions of Kazakhstan, the spring campaign has begun. 15 thousand hectares have been sown, including 0.5 thousand hectares of cereals. It is planned to sow 23.7 million hectares of agricultural crops, including oilseeds and fodder.

The lagging regions have been instructed to improve the situation.

The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) has detected the western flower thrips in a batch of raspberries from Morocco delivered to the Moscow region. The owner of the cargo must destroy the infected produce. The insect poses a serious threat, affecting over 250 plant species.

In Lviv region, Ukrainian farmers have started sowing early spring crops on an area of about 1.3 thousand hectares. It is planned to increase the sown areas to 755.2 thousand hectares by 2025, which is 0.4 thousand hectares more than last year.

The Director of the Department of Agricultural Development of the region noted the farmers' activity in the new season.

The event is supported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The discussion will cover measures to combat weeds, grain exports from the Saratov region, phytosanitary control by the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, land surveying, and plans to eradicate weeds.

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.