On March 2, 2023, representatives from the Rostov region's agro-industrial complex successfully signed contracts to export 250,000 tons of grain to West Africa at the 'Galfood' international agricultural exhibition in Dubai. This includes a significant 200,000 tons of wheat and 50,000 tons of corn specifically for Senegal's flour mills. Additionally, agreements for grain supply to Turkey and Arab nations were also established, highlighting the international reach of Don region's agricultural production.