Russia's Agriculture Ministry to retain export duty on grain, ready to adjust it - exporters union

MOSCOW. March 20 (Interfax) - Russia's Agriculture Ministry will retain the export duty on grain, though the ministry is ready to adjust the duty based on current realities in order to reduce the financial burden on grain producers.

The Russian Union of Grain Exporters said that Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev spoke about the grain duty in the State Duma during an extended meeting of the committee on agrarian matters.