Russia is one of the world leaders in the production and export of grain. Wheat occupies the largest share among grain crops in Russia. Over the past twenty years, in Russia has been a steady increase in grain production, while reducing its dependence on natural and climatic conditions.The article provides an overview of the grain market in Russia, using data from the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat).The dynamics of changes in sown areas and gross harvest of both grain and leguminous crops in general and wheat in particular are analyzed. The structure of the gross grain harvest in the Federal Districts of the Russian Federation is given. The rating of Russian regions in terms of gross wheat harvest is presented. The Russian export of grain is characterized. The classification of grain as a strategic export product of Russia is justified.The structure of the export of grain crops of the Russian Federation is presented. The dynamics of changes in the volume of imports of grain and leguminous crops in value terms, as well as the issue of tariff regulation of grain exports in Russia are considered.

Grain production determines the stable functioning of the food market and the economic security of Russia. The authors present an assessment of the results of the analysis of the cultivation and sale of grain crops in the Russian Federation, show the dynamics of the Russian grain market and determine the prospects for its development in comparison with world grain producers. A decrease in the dependence of this market on the negative impact of external factors was revealed. It is noted that the domestic demand for grain crops tends to decrease, while the export remains at a high level. In this regard, the role of grain as a strategic export commodity for the Russian Federation is increasing, which has a significant impact on the economy as a whole and the budget of the Russian Federation in particular. At the same time, the Government of the Russian Federation uses various mechanisms for regulating prices for grain crops, such as curbing grain exports with tariff quotas. The article also presents data on the volume of world grain production over the past ten years, analyzes the structure of production by types of grain crops. Based on the given forecasts of the FAO and the International Grain Council (IGC) regarding the production and consumption of cereals in the world in the next two years, the authors assume an increase in the export potential of Russia, primarily wheat. The study used general logical methods: analysis, synthesis, generalization, induction.

Billions of tons of agricultural waste are generated worldwide every year. In Russia the total amount of agricultural waste reaches 630-650 million tons annually. The situation with agricultural waste will only get worse, because on the one hand, this waste is a valuable raw material that can be used in agriculture (more than half of that is manure), and on the other hand, for the same reason, this waste creates great environmental and sanitary problems. The most promising way to solve the problem is to use manure for the production of organic fertilizers, which can be used in organic farming. The organic market is one of the most dynamically developing in the world, which is estimated at 198.1 billion US dollars in 2020, is projected to reach 495.9 billion US dollars by 2027. The solution of the problem of agricultural waste must be complex and includes legislative, economic and technological components. The article describes the need to support cooperation between producers of organic fertilizers, organic products and sellers of organic products. Variants of modification of the existing equipment for manure processing in order to obtain biologically active organic fertilizers are proposed.

A brief classification and characteristics of grain and flour products are provided. The purpose of the work is to interest the readers and to encourage them to a more detailed study of the quality of grain and flour products. The article is intended for students of commodity and trade profi le. The material is prepared on the basis of classical works on commodity science, modern regulatory documents and publications of the author.

A brief description of the main natural toxins contained in some products of plant and animal origin which may pose a danger to our health (glycosides, ciguatoxin, tetrodotoxin, phytotoxins, furocoumarins, mycotoxins and allergens) is presented.