February 9, 2012

Russia to sell 27 million tonnes grains

For the first time, Russia will export 27 million tonnes of grains on the global market, and take the third spot in the world's grain exporters, stated Viktor Zubkov, First Vice Prime Minister, on February 7.

According to him, in recent years Russia reached the progress on many fronts - in agriculture and livestock, the country realises many investment projects.

In 2011, Russia showed good results of grain production and harvested 94 million tonnes, which was rather good result, stressed the First Vice-Premier.