In Russia, preferential loans for agricultural producers will only be issued under the condition of crop insurance, said Elena Fastova, the First Deputy Head of the Ministry of Agriculture. She also reported on two changes that will facilitate the provision of this support. Imports of fish and seafood from Russia to the EU countries in 2022-2024 exceeded pre-sanction levels. This year, a positive trend has continued in fish imports. Since the beginning of December, Russia has increased grain exports by 14%, according to the Russian Grain Union. Most importing countries have increased their purchases. Scientists from the Kuban State Agrarian University have created a technology for accelerating genetic selection of cattle. The university detailed the problems of domestic breeding that it will help solve. Analysts from IKAR expect sugar exports from Russia in the 2025/26 agricultural year to be close to the previous record. They have named several prerequisites.