The initial yield of buckwheat in Russia is higher than last year.

The market will be amply supplied with the necessary raw materials for processing Buckwheat harvesting has begun in Russia, with an average yield of 17.2 tons per hectare, which is 3.7 tons per hectare higher than the previous year, reported "Interfax" citing the Ministry of Agriculture. This year, the gross buckwheat harvest, taking into account large reserves, which as of August 1 amounted to 210,000 tons, will allow the market to be amply supplied with the necessary raw materials for processing, the department noted. Last year, more than 580,000 tons of buckwheat groats were produced—4.5% more than in 2023. Since the beginning of this year, 253.6 thousand tons have been produced. "Significant volumes of buckwheat groats production contribute to maintaining a stable price situation in the market. As of August 20, according to Rosstat, the retail cost of buckwheat is 4.3% lower than last year's level and averages 77 rubles per kg," the Ministry of ...