Government to start grain purchases
Published: 23 October, 2009, 19:17
A state grain trading scheme could commence as early as next week, with a 10 billion Rouble programme aimed at stabilizing prices.
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Published: 23 October, 2009, 19:17
A state grain trading scheme could commence as early as next week, with a 10 billion Rouble programme aimed at stabilizing prices.