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Bigger role seen for Russia, Ukraine in global food supply

Posted by John Bonar on Monday, 27 June 2011 05:36 | Published in Agribusiness & Fertlizers

Greg Page, the head of Global agribusiness giant Cargill, believes Russia and Ukraine could play a bigger role in meeting global demand for food. If the two countries lifted export restrictions and were more open to foreign investment in agriculture they could boost crop production. Page was speaking to the Finanvcial Times during a visit to Kiev. Russia is due to lift an 11-month ban on grain exports on Friday July 1.