Russia and Madagascar Agricultural Alliance with Bilateral Trade Up 83% Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut and her Malagasy counterpart Gaten Ramindo signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen bilateral agricultural ties, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture said on social media. Main highlights on Russian-Malagasy agriculture, according to the ministry: Prosperous trade: Agro-industrial trade increased by 83% this year. Russia mainly exports wheat, while Madagascar supplies cocoa, cloves, vanilla, cinnamon and cinnamon. Expanding supplies: Moscow is ready to increase exports of grains, flour, fats and oils, and mineral fertilizers. Technology and Science: Future cooperation will focus on artificial insemination, supply of Russian breeding crops and joint research in crop breeding and seed production. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.