Russia has provided a grain transport subsidy to state rail monopoly Russian Railways since late 2017, compensating it for losses incurred as it moves grain in remote parts of the country at a preferential tariff. Russia is considering investment in new flour mills to help make use of the country 's increased wheat production . Exports have increased by 50 % whilst those from other wheat producers in the EU and US have fallen . Officials at the Ministry of Agriculture have indicated the record harvests are welcomed by the government , and exports are to be encouraged by export incentive schemes , as well as subsidies for producers of grain around Russia . As well as potential investment in mills , regional authorities are being asked to help boost domestic production 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 50 % whilst those from other wheat producers in the EU and US have fallen . Officials at the Ministry of Agriculture have indicated the record harvests are welcomed by the government , and exports are to be encouraged by export incentive schemes , as well as subsidies for producers of grain around Russia . As well as potential investment in mills , regional authorities are being asked to help boost domestic production of higher - quality wheat .