See the first forecasts for the 2026 wheat and corn harvest.

The main planting period for winter wheat for the 2026 harvest in the northern hemisphere countries ended in January. In the European Union, early indications point to a likely slight increase in sowings in 2026 compared to the previous year, according to the monthly review of the supply and demand of cereals by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Against this backdrop, favorable meteorological conditions and forecasts for almost average rainfall for February to April suggest that yields could remain above the five-year average, albeit below the exceptional levels of last year, the analysis also indicates. Record grain production increases global stocks In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, planting plans indicate that wheat areas are likely to increase, supported by favorable planting conditions and more attractive prices compared to other winter crops, such as barley and oats. In the Russian Federation, the wheat area is ...