In the Ulyanovsk region, spring field work has begun: top dressing of winter crops on 20,548 hectares.

Parasitic plants, such as Cuscuta campestris, pose a threat to agriculture. Researchers from Osaka City University have identified a gene responsible for the growth of haustoria in the stems of this plant. Inhibiting this gene could prevent the development of haustoria and reduce damage from parasites.

The founder of the group "Rusagro" Vadim Moshkovich and the former CEO Maxim Basov were sentenced by the Meshchansky Court of Moscow to stay in custody until May 25 on charges of fraud and abuse of office. Maxim Basov was also arrested. Law enforcement conducted searches in the company's offices.

The President of Turkey announced negotiations on the supply of Russian grain.

The development of a grain corridor with African countries is a priority for President Putin.

Grain is being directed to Europe, Africa, and other countries.

The agro-industrial sector of the Ural Federal District is significant for the Russian economy. There are plans to increase the sown areas and production of oilseeds. Preparation for the sowing campaign is going successfully, farmers are provided with necessary resources and seeds.

Managers emphasize the importance of following plans, fire safety measures, as well as timely government support.

At an agronomic meeting in Blagoveshchensk, the deputy director of the Amur branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "NCBRSP" spoke about the harm caused by soybean cyst nematode, capable of reducing crop yields by up to 80%. Experts discussed the issue and highlighted the importance of combating this parasite for the agriculture of the region.

Russia plans to export 1 million tons of meat abroad this year. The exports have increased to Chinese and African markets. However, the strengthening of the ruble and animal diseases in Europe could pose risks to the plans.

The company "Damate" has been granted the first right in Russia to export turkey meat to Singapore.

Ukraine has successfully exported 30.842 million tons of grain and leguminous crops since the beginning of the 2024/25 marketing year, including 1.66 million tons this month. The exports have decreased compared to the previous year: wheat - 12.478 million tons (last year - 12.864), corn - 15.691 million tons (17.309). The export of flour has decreased to 50.5 thousand tons (last year - 76 thousand tons) since the beginning of the season.

Local ice cream producers from Bashkortostan are developing and conquering the market with new flavors such as chocolate with filling, cherry with crumbs, and others. The brand "Creamy Nose" has become popular both within the country and beyond its borders, thanks to certification and high quality. Today, the company is a market leader, producing over 1000 units of ice cream per minute.

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.

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.

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.

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.