Kyrgyzstan has seen a significant increase in its grain harvest this year, with 84% of the total area harvested by October 7, covering 560.9 thousand hectares, a 122 thousand hectare increase from the previous year. The gross harvest totaled 704.2 thousand tons, with wheat yielding particularly well at 29.9 c/ha. Barley, corn, pulses, oilseeds, and sugar beets also saw increased yields and harvests compared to the previous year. The regions of Jalal-Abad, Talas, and Chui reported the highest yields.