But Kutsenko warned there would be no reprieve in Russian expansion into the wheat markets. Russia is considering investment in new flour mills to help make use of the country's increased wheat production. Exports have increased by 35% whilst those from other wheat producers in the EU and US have fallen. The Russian government has also been keen on increasing its own production as it seeks to diversify away from imports - a move that could see Moscow become more dependent on domestic sources for food. As well as potential investment in mills, regional authorities are being asked to help boost domestic consumption of higher-quality wheat.
Russia is considering investment in new flour mills to help make use of the country's increased wheat production. Exports have increased by 35% whilst those from other wheat producers in the EU and US have fallen. The Russian government has also been keen on increasing its own production as it seeks to diversify away from imports - a move that could see Moscow become more dependent on domestic sources for food. As well as potential investment in mills, regional authorities are being asked to help boost domestic consumption of higher-quality wheat.