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WAR HAS IMPLICATIONS FOR GLOBAL GRAIN TRADE

Stephen K Wegren

Its invasion of Ukraine has imperilled Russia's plans for increased grain yields and higher-value exports. Since 2014 Russia has pursued two primary goals in its food policy. Domestically, it has strived for food security through import substitution and self-sufficiency in several basic commodities. Internationally, it has strived to increase the value and volume of its food exports, especially wheat and other grains. The war in Ukraine threatens both goals. Russia had already started its sowing campaign in the south before the war. In 2021 it planted 80.4 million hectares, and it intended to plant 81.3 million hectares in 2022, 29.5 million of which would be occupied by wheat. After the invasion of Ukraine, the Russian government allocated 25 billion roubles in subsidised credit to facilitate a successful sowing season, in

addition to an original 28 billion roubles in short-term credit. In 2021 Russia produced 121 million tonnes of grain, including 76 million tonnes of wheat. Before the war, Russia's 2022 harvest was estimated at 125 million to 130 million tonnes, including 80 million to 83 million tonnes of wheat. Once the war began, those estimates were lowered to 121 million to 123 million tonnes, including 76 million tonnes of wheat.

Economic Union, where phytosanitary violations have occurred. The world's largest producer of agricultural machinery, John Deere, has pulled out of the Russian market. This means previously purchased machinery will not be serviced and spare parts will not be available to Russian farmers. The precipitous decline in the value of the Russian rouble against the US dollar will make the purchase of Western agricultural machinery from third-party sellers prohibitively expensive. Several large fast-food compa-

Although Russia's 2022 early sowing campaign appears to be going well, future sowing seasons may be affected by a seed deficit. Russia has devoted resources to improving its own production of high-yield seed in recent years, but historically it has imported about half its seeds, mostly from the West. In March 2022 Russia decided to allow seed imports from 11 warwick@rfsteelbuildings.com.au countries previously subject Eto import restrictions. These countries are primarily in the Eurasian

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Ag summit Queensland Farmers’ Federation have announced the Queensland Agworkforce Summit to be held virtually from Wednesday 3 – Friday 5 August 2022. The Summit aims to bring together Queensland agribusinesses to discuss workforce issues and strategies to ensure they have a sustainable workforce over the next five years. “Queensland Farmers’ Federation and the Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance are delighted to partner with Jobs Queensland and the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to deliver this summit which is a first for the agriculture sector.” said QFF’s CEO, Jo Sheppard. “The future growth of the Queensland agriculture sector and the ability to seize new market opportunities are dependent in a highly trained and skilled workforce.”

“Given the importance of this Summit, we want to make sure our sector has the opportunity to get involved and have the dates firmly locked in the diary. Registrations for the Summit open on 3 May.” Jobs Queensland’s Anticipating Future Skills suggests an additional 8,788 people will be needed to support Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing in Queensland by 2025. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said the Agriculture Workforce Summit was an excellent opportunity for industry to showcase recent successes in addressing workforce shortages, and plan for the sector’s future prosperity.

GDRC catchup The recordings of the Northern GRDC Grains Research Updates for February/

Country briefs March 2022 are now available on the GRDC website. Watch a great line up of speakers presenting on the latest grains research for the coming season and beyond. Videos include: carbon system footprints, sequestration and climate models; farming systems, crop sequence and nutrient; nutritional strategies for 2022; weed recognition technologies and disc seeders; cereals and sensor technologies; hyper yielding crops. capitalising on great seasons; chickpeas and more. Visit gdrc.com.au/events/pastevents

Wheat futures plunge Wheat futures in the USA plunged in weekly trading on prospects for Ukraine exports and as investors who were long

the market sell contracts and liquidate their positions. The Ukrainian Grain Association, or UGA, said in a statement the government should lift any export curbs on wheat and that shipments should begin again amid high domestic stockpiles. The government lifted restrictions on shipments of corn and sunflower oil in late March, but curbs on wheat shipments remain. The association said there are about 12 million metric tons of wheat in storage in Ukraine. Domestic consumption is forecast at about 1.5 million metric tons, the UGA said. Ukraine is expected to export about 20 million metric tons of wheat in the 2021-2022 marketing year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a monthly report in March. That’s down from a prior outlook for 24 million metric tons.

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editor@thedailyjournal.ink Councillors, or most of them anyway, convened in the Maryvale Community Hall to talk to locals about their roads and rates. The cheerful sound of roosters occasionally broke into the less cheerful sound of political debate. Maryvale resident Phillippa raised the topic of changing the representation of the Southern Downs to a divisional council,

Certainly, there are pros and cons of introducing a divisional council structure to the Southern Downs. Ultimately, it will be up to the voters but, as the Mayor rightly pointed out, "we have to give the State government time…if that is what our decision is." The Mayor took the opportunity to own the expanded bin collection footprint in some of the hamlets in the shire which is proving unpopular in some quarters. He gave a long explanation

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REFER A FRIEND IS BACK! meaning each Councillor will be elected by and represent a particular segment of the Southern Downs. The Mayor replied and talked about surveys and workshops and conversations with the community. Cr Andrew Gale pointed out that "it's quite complex" because drawing up districts, and the question of gerrymandering, comes in. "There's a hell of a lot of work that needs to go in," he said. Personally, he said, "he'd like to push it through" even though it makes it harder to get re-elected. Deputy Mayor Ross Bartley said that people should be realistic about what the new districts would look like. Maryvale and Killarney, for instance, wouldn't be their "own" districts but would be part of "east Warwick". "I urge people to think long and hard about it."

about the history of the decision, how residents should make submissions, and made a commitment to "try to do better" when rolling out new measures. "I can't change the past but I can try to do something about that decision in the future," he said earnestly. "I don't know what you're talking about", replied one resident and others nodded. Clearly the big, bad bin issue hasn't yet riled the good people of Maryvale. Remember you can get a full report on what happens in council and around the region from your Daily Journal or Stanthorpe Record, available at all places newspapers are sold. Photo shows Maryvale residents interacting with Council last week.

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Making dreams come true Krista Bjorn editor@thedailyjournal.ink

he thrill of barrel racing will be on display in Allora with a 2 Day Horsemanship & Barrel Racing Clinic taught by Kellie Reinhardt “This is the perfect clinic for beginners to Barrel Racing, young horses just starting the pattern, or Barrel Racers that are perfecting the patterns,” Ms Reinhardt said. “We will cover correct horsemanship needed to keep your horse sound minded throughout his/her career. This clinic is not about speed, it’s about being correct and consistent, which then leads to speed as your horse progresses.” The clinic is $340 and will be held on 23-25 April from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to all ages and levels.

“My Clinic has been designed in such a way that it is suitable for all horse and rider levels and ages,” Ms Reinhardt s a i d . “From the g r i t t y r o d e o competitor, to the beginner still working out the pattern, this clinic will give you the tools to keep yourself and your horse sound minded, running pretty and correct patterns, and the tools to keep your horse working correctly and running smoothly.” Ms Reinhardt believes that every rider has their own style, that their style is their

Rural Aid photo comp Rural Aid's Spirit of the Bush photography competition has returned in 2022. More than 250 entries have already been received in the first week of the competition. Rural Aid CEO, John Warlters, said it's encouraging to see how eager Australians are to tell the stories of the bush through photography. "Now in its third year, our

Spirit of the Bush competition just keeps growing," Mr Warlters said. "The competition's popularity

signature. It is about giving that signature the tools needed to get to the winner’s circle. “You will be treated as an individual at this clinic,” she said. “Everyone is on their own journey and everyone takes their journey at their own pace. This clinic is not about hard and fast, it is about control, correct and is a testament to how much our nation supports our primary producers. "We're so excited to again choose a set of 12 ripper photographs for use in Rural Aid's 2023 calendar." Mr Warlters said. A Rural Aid panel will be tasked with the difficult job of choosing the most striking photos when the competition closes in May. "We saw some breathtaking entries last year," Mr Warlters said. "Incredible photographs of mustering, fencing, kids playing and rural landscapes were just

understanding your horse. It’s about who has the determination and want to be a better horseman while putting the miles and love into the horses.” She hopes that the clinic will enable people to pursue and fulfil their dreams. "Your dreams were given to you for a reason,” she said. “It's your job to work hard and make those dreams come true. You owe it to yourself. You are the only one who can make your life one to be proud of. Get gritty, be brave, just make it happen.” Photo shows Kellie Reinhardt at work. Photo from Kellie Reinhardt.

some of the images that made this year's calendar. "Looking at country life through a camera lens is one of the best ways to give the wider public a glimpse into life on the land. "I encourage anyone with a camera and a love for the bush to send their entries in." Entries are encouraged via social media and through Rural Aid's website. In addition to having their photos used in Rural Aid's annual calendar, winners will also receive a $250 pre-paid visa card. Entries can be made here: www.ruralaid. org.au/spirit-of-the-bush

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Prospects for commodities looking good...if you can get the harvester into the paddock editor@thedailyjournal.ink

For graziers, heavy rainfall and mild temperatures in January boosted pasture production across most grazing regions in Queensland and beyond. The Southern Downs has seen farmers continue to rebuild stock numbers and replenish fodder supplies during late spring and early summer.

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Southern Downs growers have gone from dust bowl to mud pit but the overall outlook for Australian agriculture is excellent. According to the Agriculture Commodities Report, which contains ABARES forecasts from the March 2022 quarter, productivity growth is record-breaking this year. According to the report, the gross value of agricultural production is predicted to be a record $81 billion in the 2021-22 financial year, beating the previous year's record by over $12 billion. "This unprecedented result stems from the combination of record high crop production and the highest prices, in real terms, for Australian agricultural produce in 32 years," the report suggests. Last year, Australia harvested the most valuable winter crop ever, even after accounting for the "widespread downgrades in grain quantity" after NSW experienced heavy wet. ABARES expects that the value of ag production may

not break records this year and may indeed fall 6 percent to $76 billion. Those numbers still represent the second highest on record. Ag commodity prices could remain higher for longer thanks to continued disruptions in the global supply chain and a slower economic recover post-COVID, which could add around $2.3 billion to gross values next financial year. This financial year saw the highest Australian barley harvest on record and above average sorghum production, with both grains predicted to increase. The gross value of sorghum production is forecast to increase to $880 million this financial year, more than twice the fiveyear average. For exporters, the value of sorghum is forecast to reach $660 million, the highest value on record, driven by high world grain prices.

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Christmas cheer in April

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t may not be anywhere near Christmas, but this week as we entered day two of being flooded in for the third time in five weeks, the horrors in Ukraine went from awful to worse, bad guys continued to get away with bad deeds, and politicians continued to prove themselves smarmy beyond words, I thought a bit of Christmas cheer was warranted. So, I put on Christmas music, got out my pudding mould, scrounged in the cupboards for ingredients, and made a scrumptious Christmas plum pudding dense with dried cranberries, currants, sultanas, and citrus peel, and

heady with a generous pour of brandy. We couldn’t get to the shops for custard or cream, so I made a batch of Bulgarian yoghurt, drained it until it was nice and thick, then stirred in vanilla and a drizzle of maple syrup. Then we sat back and ate plum pudding with sweetened yoghurt and visited amiably, reminding ourselves that while there’s little we can control in the world, we can always do our best to make our little patch of the world as beautiful, kind, and loving as possible. Plum Pudding Ingredients: 2 Tbsp sago pearls (small) 1 cup whole milk 2 Tbsp salted butter ½ cup real maple syrup cup

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Lumpy skin disease warning Ben Boland editor@thedailyjournal.ink

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which makes control let alone eradication incredibly difficult. Additionally, the extremely rapid spread of Lumpy Skin, from Africa and the Middle East, though China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and now into Indonesia in two years is terrifying. It is critical that people who have contact with cattle,

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continued from page 1 that the lines for Western fast food were always much longer than for Russian fast food, especially among people under 30. Hundreds of thousands of people will lose their jobs at Western fastfood restaurants. Unlike the West, where working at a fast-food restaurant is a teenage rite of passage, in Russia working at a fast-food restaurant is popular with people in their 20s and 30s because of the relatively high wages and better-than-average working conditions. These people some of whom would have been supporting families on this income must now find alternative employment in a declining economy. To combat rising food prices, the State Duma is considering restrictions on price increases for some of the most important food groups, to protect low-income consumers. The Duma is also considering restarting free distribution of land plots to allow people to grow their own food. Russia's agricultural exports totalled US$37.7 billion in 2021, US$11.4 billion of which came from grain. The second-largest revenue source was oil fats, at US$7.2 billion. In 2021 Russia's largest export market was the European Union at US$4.7 billion, followed by Turkey at US$4.3 billion and China at US$3.5 billion. The war with Ukraine will

deprive Russia of the European food market and, importantly, hard currency. On 15 February 2022, Russia's 11-million-tonne quota for exports to states outside the Eurasian Economic Union went into effect. It will run until 30 June 2022. The forecast for grain and wheat exports in Russia's 2022 agricultural year (1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023) was lowered to 28 million tonnes of grain and 23 million tonnes of wheat, representing a more than 30-percent decrease from 2021 for both. Sanctions are an important restraint on Russia's grain trade because Western banks do not want to do business with Russian grain companies. Further, if Russia defaults on its international debt, it will be shut out from future loans for many years. Moreover, on 14 March 2022 the Russian government introduced temporary bans on the export of grain and sugar to countries in the Eurasian Economic Union. The export of grain - wheat, rye, barley, and corn - will be banned until 30 June 2022, and sugar exports will be banned until 31 August 2022. These restrictions show that the Russian government prioritises domestic food security over foreign trade. The countries with the most to lose in any reduction of Russian

grain exports are in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Egypt is a major client for Russian wheat and is the world's largest importer of that crop. Turkey also buys large amounts of Russian cereals. These and other authoritarian countries throughout the region not only depend on Russian grain to maintain food supplies but also subsidise bread and other grain products. As global grain prices rise, those governments will face financial pressure to maintain previous subsidy levels. The last time the region experienced a spike in prices and tight global supplies, the Arab Spring popular uprisings occurred. These led to regime change in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya, and set off a civil war in Syria that continues to the present. Curtailment of the wheat trade from Russia also affects Afghanistan, Yemen and Ethiopia, which are experiencing high degrees of food insecurity and even localised famine. In March 2022 Russia's ministry of trade recommended ceasing fertilizer exports. In 2021 Russia produced almost 25 million tonnes of chemical fertilizer, of which about 65 percent was exported. The cessation of fertilizer exports will affect sowing and harvests in Europe, Latin America, South Asia and

Southeast Asia. Since 2014 Russia has been a central player in the international food market, ranking first or second in wheat exports every year. The war in Ukraine will change its status as an emerging food superpower. Russia's war with Ukraine and Western sanctions put at risk the government's goals for the agricultural sector as expressed in the current State Programme, which runs from 2019 to 2025. Specifically, the goal to raise grain output to an annual level of 140 million tonnes by 2025 will confront such difficulties as importing foreign high-yield seed, sourcing spare parts for machinery and acquiring foreign pesticides. As domestic food security takes priority, Russia surely will not meet its goal of increasing food exports by 50 percent over 2020 levels by 2024. Stephen K. Wegren is Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Political Science, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, USA. His most recent books are The Food Revolution in Russia: The Transformation of the Food System (Routledge, 2021) & Russia's Role in the Contemporary International Agri-Food Trade System (Palgrave Macmillan, 2022). Prof Wegren declared no conflicts of interest in relation to this article.

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-Ross Ellis McDougall and Sons Agents again had a rain affected yarding for the weekly sale with only 664 head making it to the yards. Some vendors were cursing trying to yard them as they had to pull vehicles from the bog. The yarding was mainly made up of lambs on the lighter side , mainly stores and lambs showing the effects of the wet weather. Good ewe lambs were keenly sought after as well as good processing lambs. The smaller numbers limited the export processors par ticipation. Re-stockers and feed on buyers kept the market firm. Lambs topped at $215 to average $170.02($7down),hoggets topped at $188 to average

Bursary for rural women open In support of rural women wishing to pursue further study, Maranoa MP David Littleproud is again offering a $1000 study bur-

$18 4($16up),ewes topped at $175 to average $86.99($42down), wethers topped at $180 to average $133.22($30down), lamb rams topped at $185 to average $133.38 (Par), the total yarding of 664 head averaged $160.23 a drop of $5/ head week on week. Norma Chalk sold Dorper lambs 57.5kg to Take it Easy Meats for $210, ewes to restockers for $165 Winston McNamara sold Xbred lambs 53.2kg and 49kg to Warwick Meats for $190 and $180, hoggets to restockers for $188, Palmer Steel Trading sold Dorper lambs 51.29kg to restockers for $211, 45kg to Leslie Lamb for $196. Keiran Politch sold Xbred lambs

sary through the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ). Mr Littleproud, who has been offering the bursary since 2017, said it recognised the difficulties often experienced by country students wishing to pursue a study pathway. “I know how important it is to ensure our next generation of young women thrive and are able to access financial support while studying. That’s why each year I

58.75kg to Take it Easy Meats for $190. Jim Judd sold Dorper ram lambs 40kg to Highchester Meats for $132 Luke Cannon sold Dorper lambs 30kg to Whites Trading for $110. Lionel & Dorothy Devine sold Dorper x lambs

wethers 30kg to restockers for $118, ewes 36.4kg to restockers for $172. Jim Ferguson sold Merino wethers to GR Prime for $112, Xbred ewes to GR Prime for $158,$140 and $73, Merino ewes to restockers for $58 and $45

sponsor a bursary for a young woman living in Maranoa to pursue full-time study in a tertiary course,” Mr Littleproud said. The bursary is designed for a female first year, full-time student in a tertiary course, such as university, TAFE or the Conservatorium of Music. To be eligible, applicants must be a constituent of the Maranoa electorate, although they may have relocated for their studies. They must also be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia.

“Last year’s bursary was awarded to Kellara Harney from Blackall, who is studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at the Central Queensland University. Applications for The Hon. David Littleproud MP Bursary close Monday, May 23, 2022. Thirty-four bursaries are currently on offer for the 2022 NCWQ Bursary program. For more information and to apply, visit: https://ncwq.org.au/bursary-program-2022/.

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Rainy day sales

COUNTRYJOURNAL For the fourth time in the last year, we are going to put cattle on our little feedlot. We don’t technically have a feedlot, just feed cattle grain in a paddock of about four hectares. In the past year, we have put three lots of cattle on the feedlot. We made good money

The Long Paddock

from the first lot, excellent money from the second lot and a few dollars from the third. This lot will be a bit of a mixed lot of steers so we may not make quite as much money. We already have some grain

with Gerard Walsh in the feeders so just as well to sell it. Good to see the cattle market still strong. A number of producers are still saying it is too dear to buy cattle but we all need to try to cash in on the good prices. Expensive trip I had a trip to Toowoomba last week to see a Doctor and then headed to the cafes in Margaret St for something to eat. The parking there is pretty tight and I had the ute

which is longer than the car. I went into a café and a fellow followed me in and said that I had touched a BMW with the back of the ute. There was no dint, just a little bit of damage to the paint. I did the right think and left my number and the owner of the car was in touch when she returned to her car. It will cost me some money with an excess from our insurance but not sure how much.

It’s been raining cats and dogs, but at last, the zoo is open again Krista Bjorn krista@smallnewspaper.com.au

orrential rain forced the closure of Darling Downs Zoo for a bit, but the gates

opened again this week with a proviso. “The zoo will be open again today but the paths will not be at all suitable to people with mobility issues or people with prams with small wheels,” staff explained on Tuesday. “The ground is now so waterlogged that it will take some time for it to dry out sufficiently for us to make lasting repairs to our paths.” They advise visitors to wear appropriate footwear and to be careful where they walk while staff members work to improve their experience at

the zoo. The extreme weather has affected pathways and other areas of the grounds, but staff are grateful the damage is fixable and the animals have remained completely safe through each recent weather event. “Rain like this has not been seen in our area for many,

many years and we thank you all for your patience and understanding during this experience,” they said. “Fortunately all of our animals have been safe and sound throughout this time and we have even had some new births who are now looking forward to meeting their first visitors.”