Russia has the export of Rice and feed amino acids (L-lysine sulfate, L-lysine monohydrochloride and DL-methionine) were banned for the period from July 1 to December 31 of this year. This was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation.
As mentioned in the ministry, this decision is aimed at "ensuring the food security of the Russian Federation, keeping the prices of these products stable and supporting the animal breeding and processing industries".
According to First Deputy Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut, quoted in a press release, the decisions taken will allow to fully supply the domestic market with the necessary products. In particular, the ban on the export of amino acids, the presence of which in the diet directly affects the productivity and full development of agricultural crops, will help maintain positive dynamics in livestock farming.