This was announced by Vice-Governor Alexander Lukyanov. Altai grain processors annually purchase food grains in the Novosibirsk and Omsk regions, Krasnoyarsk Krai and Kazakhstan to ensure smooth operation.

"In 2016, according to preliminary data, in the Altai Krai delivered 116 thousand tons of grain, which is 2 times less than in 2015. While wheat accounts for more than 80% of the volume. In accordance with the forecast balance in 2017, the volume purchased in the neighboring regions of the grains slightly exceed the level of the current year and will amount to 121 thousand tons", — said Vice-Governor.