The government introduced a temporary ban on the export of durum wheat
Russia has introduced a temporary restriction on the export of durum wheat from the country. The order on this has been signed. The temporary restriction comes into force from the moment the Government order is published and will remain in effect until May 31, 2024, The DairyNews reports with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.
The decision is aimed at ensuring food security and will help maintain a stable situation with prices for durum wheat products on the domestic market.
At the same time, the document provides for a number of exceptions when the export ban will not apply. This includes, among other things, the export of durum wheat to provide international humanitarian assistance and within the framework of international intergovernmental agreements, its export from Russian territory to Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and also as supplies.
