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China Expands Grain Sowing and Reduces Dependence on Imports Wheat: China remains the global leader in production (142 million tons); food consumption is stable, but flour demand declines Mineral fertilizers are not reaching the fields: what is causing the disruption in supplies? Debts are stalling shipments — many farms have not repaid 2024 fertilizer contracts despite deferral Kazakhstan Subsidizes Grain Exports: 236,000 Tons Already Requested 101 applications from exporters covering 236.5 thousand tons of grain Zero VAT Rate Cancelled: Agricultural Producers to Pay 16% The deduction was reduced from 80% to 70% — the benefit was decreased in the final version presented in the Mazhilis Kazakhstan Allocates 40 Billion Tenge to Support Farmers and Develop Grain Exports 40 billion tenge allocated for spring sowing, grain storage, and expanding export capacity. Kazakhstan May Boost Grain Exports to Iran to 3 Million Tons Annually – Ministry of Agriculture In January–February 2025, agro-industrial trade between Kazakhstan and Iran grew by 147.9%, reaching USD 72.4 million Global Grain Market Starts the Week with Rising Prices On Monday, April 7, wheat prices on U.S. exchanges showed steady growth Russian Wheat Exports in April May Drop Threefold Export volumes may decline nearly threefold — to 1.5–1.6 million tonnes compared to April last year Kazakhstan Introduces Temporary Ban on Egg Imports: Supporting Local Producers is a Priority Purpose of the Ban: Protecting the Domestic Market