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Russia's agricultural export has increased by 26% in the first half of the year, with the Siberian Federal District being one of the leading regions, and China, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan being key export markets.
The area of fields processed by agrdrones in Russia is expected to increase by a third in 2026, with the market exceeding 17.5 billion rubles and growth potential estimated at 7 billion rubles over the next four years.
The All-Russian Field Day 2026 has started in the Altai region, featuring an exhibition of agricultural achievements and a business program discussing modern technologies and domestic breeding.
Altai Krai achieved record grain (6.3M tons) and oilseed (3.2M tons) harvests in 2025. The agriculture minister toured farms using no-till methods and saw a Russian agrodrone demonstration.
As of July 1, Kazakhstan's oilseed reserves totaled 1.478 million tons, with 90.9% designated for food processing. Sunflower and flax account for nearly 85% of total stocks.
The translation discusses how modern agrotechnologies contribute to high results in potato cultivation, including the use of advanced farming techniques and specialized equipment.
The text highlights the importance of agrotechnical measures based on scientific recommendations for determining the future harvest.
The export of the Altai Region's agricultural sector has increased, with plans to further expand its presence in foreign markets.
Russia's grain export has increased by 69% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, with significant growth in all categories of grain products.
Deputy Minister Azat Sultanov states heat and drought will not affect 2026 harvest. 96% of crops are in good condition.
KazAgroFinance has doubled its leasing of agricultural equipment in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
Rosselkhoznadzor warns wheat exporters about new Turkish phytosanitary requirements focusing on smut diseases, effective from August 4, 2026.
