Russia: Five times more grain crops were exported from the Irkutsk region

Published 2024년 5월 22일

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In the first quarter of 2024, grain exports from the Irkutsk region surged more than fivefold compared to the same period last year, with barley, oats, and wheat being the primary exports. China and Mongolia are the main importers. This significant increase, including a 1.6 times rise in oats, is attributed to the regional project 'Export of Agro-Industrial Products' under the national project 'International Cooperation and Export'. The initiative aims to boost export volumes and help local farmers explore new markets, according to Ilya Sumarokov, Minister of Agriculture of the Irkutsk Region.

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In the first quarter of 2024, the volume of grain exports from the Irkutsk region increased by more than 5 times compared to the same period last year. The press service of the regional government reported this on May 22. The basis of regional grain exports was formed by barley, oats and wheat. The main importing countries are traditionally China and Mongolia. In the first quarter of last year, barley was not shipped at all, and the volume of oats in the reporting period increased 1.6 times and amounted to 156%. This was achieved, among other things, thanks to the regional project “Export of Agro-Industrial Products”, which is part of the national project “International Cooperation ...

Source: Ogirk