Most of that $5 billion, though, are farm credits for the republics to purchase American grain and other foodstuffs.

For years, the Government had purchased grain and oils from farmers at prices much higher than it charged urban residents for them.

However merchants in Auckland began purchasing cheaper grain from Australia and the market went into decline.

Instead, the state purchased grain and cotton under contract at a set price.

It purchased grain from peasant associations at fixed prices.

The storeroom beyond had once held carpentry tools, but those were long gone, sold by her grandparents to purchase grain.

Because Egypt is now well-positioned for food, people from afar come to purchase grain to replace their own failing crops.

Analysts said that if the cost of shipping was included, it would leave the Soviets with less money to purchase grain.

Before leaving, he purchased grain from Sicily for his soldiers in Apulia.

Visitors can purchase grain to feed the animals here, and can even touch some of them.