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Russia on track to have one of its largest-ever grain harvests

  • 18 Aug 11:16

Grain production in Russia is expected to reach an all-time high this year, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), with wheat production reaching 78 million tons. The USDA has raised its July forecast by 1.5 million tons (excluding Crimea), saying that Russian wheat exports are also expected to rise by another 1.5 million tons this year, to 37.5 million. At the same time, the USDA’s forecast for global wheat production in the 20/21 season has been reduced by almost 3.5 million tons. Meanwhile, Russian analysts expect the country’s wheat harvest to grow by at least three million tons. According to Igor Pavensky, general director. Read more...