Dmitry Patrushev: the wheat harvest will be around 88 million tons

This year, the grain yield is 10% higher than last year, allowing the gross harvest forecast to remain at 135 million tons, said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev during a working meeting with President Vladimir Putin. "Wheat, our main crop, is expected to be around 88 million tons," he added. Earlier, the wheat harvest was forecast at 90 million tons. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, 128 million tons of grains and legumes have already been harvested. Patrushev noted that for about six years, grain harvests in Russia have been steadily exceeding 120 million tons. This has largely been made possible by systemic government support and the introduction of advanced technologies, he noted, adding that the task is to further increase production volumes. "That is why we are now looking for various solutions and new growth points. This includes harvesting two crops from one field. We are already implementing such technologies. This also includes prioritizing support for key ...