Grain exports to Russia exceeded 30 million tons

In Russia for the 2014-2015 agricultural year, which ends June 30, grain exports exceeded 30 million tons. The data of the Federal customs service on June 24. Supplies of Russian grain to foreign markets grew by more than 19% compared with the same period of 2013 — 2014 marketing year. Wheat exports from Russia during this period increased by 17%, to 21.3 million tonnes, barley — more than doubled, to 5.3 million tons, corn — fell by 27%, to 2.9 million tonnes, reports TASS. As written, the Internet portal "Kuban 24", the Government of the Russian Federation on may 28 signed a decree according to which from 1 July will introduce new duties on wheat exports.