MOSCOW, RUSSIA / RankWire.AI / – Russia anticipates its 2026 grain harvest to total approximately 140 million tonnes as farmers near the culmination of the harvesting period. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev reported that farmers had already gathered over 126 million tonnes of grain. By October 2, about 90% of the cultivated grain area had been threshed. Additionally, officials project that the nation will harvest roughly 35 million tonnes of oilseeds this year.
These latest statistics show an increase from early September, when Russia had harvested 113.5 million tonnes of grain. Oilseed collection has now reached approximately 15 million tonnes. Farmers operating within organized sectors have also harvested close to 4.5 million tonnes of potatoes and a similar volume of vegetables. Russian authorities noted that yields across most crop categories are exceeding 2025 levels as fieldwork continues throughout the agricultural regions.
The Ministry of Economic Development in Russia has issued a slightly revised forecast for the 2026 grain harvest, estimating around 141.8 million tonnes. Rosstat’s data indicates a 2025 harvest of 141.2 million tonnes based on its territorial calculations. During a government meeting in April, Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut announced a total of 144.6 million tonnes for 2025, calling it the third-largest grain harvest in the country’s history. In 2024, Russia’s grain harvest was nearly 130 million tonnes.
Harvest activities reach their final phase
Patrushev highlighted that current harvesting momentum aligns with the government’s expectations for key crops. Furthermore, the Russian government continues to support agricultural producers through measures implemented during the autumn harvesting season. Approximately 10 billion rubles have been allocated to subsidize transportation from major grain-producing regions. Export duties on grain have been suspended until the end of 2026, while export taxes on vegetable oils and meal remain capped at August levels.
According to officials, winter sowing has surpassed the halfway point of the planned area. They have urged regional authorities to closely monitor planting progress, especially for winter grains. The Agriculture Ministry previously stated that farmers intend to sow over 19 million hectares with winter crops. Officials also emphasized the importance of maintaining farm supplies of machinery, seeds, fertilizer, and other essential resources needed for seasonal agricultural activities.
Recent grain harvests stay close to record levels
Historically, Russia’s grain harvests have remained substantial in recent years. The country produced approximately 143 million tonnes in 2023, while the 2022 harvest set a record at 157.676 million tonnes. The current forecast of 140 million tonnes is below both these figures but remains above the nearly 130 million tonnes gathered in 2024. The final 2026 grain output figure has yet to be announced, as harvesting continues in several regions.
This season’s figures also reflect the broader scope of Russia’s crop production. Along with grain, the government expects oilseed output to reach about 35 million tonnes in 2026. Farmers are still harvesting vegetables and potatoes as regional work concludes. Meanwhile, officials are advancing plans for winter planting for the upcoming crop cycle, all while farmers finish the remaining 2026 harvest. The government’s current projection for the total grain harvest remains at 140 million tonnes, with no final figures announced yet.
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