MOSCOW, RUSSIA / RankWire.AI / – Russia anticipates its 2026 grain harvest will reach roughly 140 million tonnes as farmers enter the final phase of the harvest season. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev stated that farmers had already gathered over 126 million tonnes of grain. As of October 2, about 90% of the planted grain area had been threshed. Officials additionally forecast that the country will harvest approximately 35 million tonnes of oilseeds this year.
The latest data indicates an increase from early September, when Russia had harvested 113.5 million tonnes of grain. Currently, oilseed collection totals around 15 million tonnes. Farmers in the organized sector have also harvested nearly 4.5 million tonnes of potatoes and a similar volume of vegetables. Russian authorities reported that yields across most crop types are surpassing their 2025 levels as field activities persist across key regions.
Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has issued a slightly increased projection for the 2026 grain harvest, estimating around 141.8 million tonnes. Rosstat’s data shows a 2025 harvest of 141.2 million tonnes based on its territorial assessment. During a government meeting in April, Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut reported a total of 144.6 million tonnes for 2025, describing this as the third-largest grain harvest in the nation’s history. In 2024, Russia harvested nearly 130 million tonnes of grain.
Harvesting enters its concluding phase
Patrushev commented that the current harvesting pace aligns with the government’s expectations for major crops. The Russian authorities continue to support farmers during the autumn season by allocating approximately 10 billion rubles for transportation subsidies from key grain-producing regions. Additionally, the government has suspended grain export duty payments until the end of 2026 and has maintained export duties on vegetable oil and meal at August levels.
According to officials, winter sowing has exceeded the halfway mark of the planned area. Regional authorities have been instructed to monitor planting activities closely, with particular attention to winter grains. The Agriculture Ministry previously announced that farmers intended to sow more than 19 million hectares with winter crops. Emphasis has also been placed on ensuring farms are equipped with machinery, seeds, fertilizer, and other resources necessary for seasonal work.
Recent grain harvests remain near record highs
Russia’s recent grain harvests continue to be significant by historical standards, producing about 143 million tonnes in 2023. The 2022 harvest set a record at 157.676 million tonnes. The current forecast of around 140 million tonnes is below both of these totals but remains above the nearly 130 million tonnes collected in 2024. The final 2026 figure has yet to be announced, as harvesting is still ongoing in several regions.
This season’s figures also highlight the broader scope of Russia’s crop production. Alongside grain, the government expects oilseed output to reach roughly 35 million tonnes in 2026. Farmers continue harvesting vegetables and potatoes as regional work wraps up for the season. Authorities are also progressing with winter planting for the upcoming cycle while farmers finish harvesting in 2026. The government has not issued a final total, with the 140 million-tonne projection remaining the current estimate.