Russia is interested in entering the beef and dairy market of India as well as in removing barriers for the export of Russian grain. This is stated in the message Rosselkhoznadzor following the meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Commerce and industry, government of India.

"I was raised an important question for Russia at the opening of the Indian market for the supply of Russian livestock production, as well as removing unnecessary barriers to the export of grain and products of its processing, discussed on the eve of the Deputy Minister of agriculture of Russia Evgeny Gromyko in new Delhi and NCR", - stated in the message Rosselkhoznadzor.

In particular, for the grain exporters in India has high import duties. In addition, for supplies necessary to carry out the disinfection with methyl bromide. However, the use of methyl bromide in Russia is limited, so the Russian side is discussing with India the possibility of replacing this fumigant alternative.

The Russian enterprises and laboratories "ready to conduct the agreed upon inspections and can confirm compliance with all security requirements produced grain products," said the Rosselkhoznadzor.

Earlier, the Ministry of agriculture of the Russian Federation reported that the main item of Russian agricultural export is grain. Export potential of grain in the current agricultural year 52-53 million tons. The growth of grain exports due to record grain harvest in the amount of 134,1 million tons by the end of 2017 It gives Russia an opportunity to regain the previously lost status of the world's largest supplier of wheat. The forecast for the Russian grain harvest for 2018 is around 110-115 million tonnes. Thus, as reported by the head of the Ministry Alexander Tkachev, Russia is interested in entering new markets and increasing the supply on already established channels.