Russia is very unlikely to become a long-term customer but if Argentina manages to meet Russia's demand after the March-April harvest, even a one-off deal of this magnitude would provide an opportunity for other exporters. This requires, of course, that Argentina prove itself as a reliable supplier. The long-running dispute between the government and Argentina's four main farming unions over export taxes, which has never been resolved, could complicate matters.
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