Wheat production likely to rise in 2025 to record 796 million tonnes, rice 543 MT: FAO

Published 2025년 3월 11일

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The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) forecasts a slight increase in global wheat production to 796 million tonnes by 2025, with the European Union, particularly France and Germany, possibly seeing an increase in wheat sowing. However, dry conditions in Eastern Europe and heavy rains in the west could impact yields. In the US, while wheat acreage is expected to rise, there are concerns about potential slight yield drops due to winter droughts. The FAO also anticipates a record rice production of 543 million tonnes in 2024/25, driven by good crops in India and favourable weather in Cambodia and Myanmar. Despite concerns of decreased food use, wheat's use in factories, especially in China, is expected to increase. The FAO also reports mixed weather conditions impacting maize production in South America and the Caribbean, with 45 countries in need of food assistance, including those in Gaza (Palestine) and Sudan, who are facing the most severe food crisis.

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Global wheat production could reach 796 million tonnes in 2025. This represents an increase of 1 per cent over the previous year. This is according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s new report on global grain production. Wheat production in the European Union, especially France and Germany, may increase. FAO has projected more wheat sowing in these areas. However, dry conditions in Eastern Europe and heavy rains in the west could affect wheat yields. Wheat acreage in the US is expected to increase, but there are fears that yields could fall slightly due to the impact of drought on crops in winter. Paddy production in India and the world is also showing positive trends. FAO expects rice production to reach a record 543 million tonnes in 2024/25. This increase in rice production is driven by good crops in India and favourable weather conditions in Cambodia and Myanmar. The FAO has raised its forecast for global grain production in 2024 to 2,842 ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult