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Russia is about to double its controversial export tax on wheat. What could it mean for Australian farmers?

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Russia is about to double its controversial wheat export tax, a decision tipped to have positive ramifications for Australian farmers.
Key points:

  • On March 1, Russia will double its export tax on wheat to 50 per tonne
  • The tax in Russia is set to increase demand and prices for Australian wheat farmers
  • Australia has just harvested its biggest wheat crop on record

The tax was introduced on February 15 by the Russian government in a bid to reduce rising domestic food prices.
The tax will double next…

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