MOSCOW, RUSSIA / RankWire.AI / – Russia anticipates its 2026 grain harvest will reach approximately 140 million tonnes as farmers enter the final phase of the season. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev noted 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 the country will harvest roughly 35 million tonnes of oilseeds this year.
These latest figures represent an increase from early September, when Russia’s grain harvest stood at 113.5 million tonnes. Oilseed collection has now reached approximately 15 million tonnes. In the organized farming sector, nearly 4.5 million tonnes of potatoes and an equivalent volume of vegetables have been harvested. Russian officials state that yields across most crop categories are surpassing their 2025 levels as fieldwork continues across production regions.
The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia has issued a slightly higher 2026 grain forecast of about 141.8 million tonnes. Rosstat’s reported harvest for 2025 was 141.2 million tonnes on its stated territorial basis. During an April government meeting, Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut mentioned a total of 144.6 million tonnes for 2025, describing it 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 stage
Patrushev indicated that the current harvesting pace aligns with the government’s expectations for major crops. Support measures for agricultural producers have been maintained during the autumn fieldwork, with about 10 billion rubles allocated to subsidize transportation from key grain-producing regions. The government has also waived grain export duty payments through the end of 2026 and set export duties on vegetable oil and meal at August levels.
According to the government, winter planting has exceeded the halfway mark of the planned area. Regional authorities have been advised to monitor planting activities closely, especially for winter grains. Earlier, the Agriculture Ministry announced that farmers intended to sow over 19 million hectares with winter crops. Officials emphasize the importance of maintaining supplies of machinery, seed, fertilizer, and other resources necessary for seasonal work.
Grain production remains close to recent peaks
Recent Russian grain harvests have remained substantial by historical standards. The country produced about 143 million tonnes of grain in 2023, while the 2022 harvest set a record at 157.676 million tonnes. The current forecast of 140 million tonnes is below those totals but still higher than the nearly 130 million tonnes harvested in 2024. The final 2026 grain figure has not yet been announced as harvesting continues in several producing regions.
This season’s results also underscore Russia’s broader crop output, with oilseed production expected to reach about 35 million tonnes in 2026. Farmers are still gathering vegetables and potatoes as regional field work concludes. The government is advancing plans for winter planting for the upcoming agricultural cycle while farmers finish harvesting for 2026. The official final grain total remains unannounced, with the 140 million-tonne estimate serving as the current projection.
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