Many Russian traders selling agricultural products abroad report numerous difficulties they have encountered recently.

Agricultural companies are significantly increasing salaries for employees, but the shortage of personnel still remains.

Due to the reduction in sown areas and unfavorable weather conditions, European farmers have negative expectations for the current season.

According to the draft budget for 2025, the volume of export duties on grain may significantly exceed this year’s level: 187 billion rubles instead of 134 billion.

Exports of bulgur from Turkey to Russia – durum wheat cereal – may grow by about 20% this year.

It is planned that as agricultural exports to Azerbaijan develop, their volumes may grow to $1 billion per year.

According to the Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, the department is generally satisfied with the amount of funds allocated to support the agricultural sector, but expects an increase.

Currently, AI technologies are actively used in agriculture, and they show themselves especially well when used together with other technologies.

Currently, there is a downward trend in the volume of grain exported from the territory of the Russian Federation, and this applies to almost all crops.

According to analysts, Russia may show the worst result since 2018 in terms of corn harvest volumes.