MOSCOW, RUSSIA / RankWire.AI / – Russia anticipates its 2026 grain harvest will reach approximately 140 million tonnes as farmers proceed into the final phase of the season. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev indicated that harvesters had already gathered more than 126 million tonnes of grain, with about 90% of the planted area threshed by October 2. Authorities also project the country will produce around 35 million tonnes of oilseeds this year.
These latest figures represent an increase from early September, when Russia had harvested 113.5 million tonnes of grain. The collection of oilseeds has now reached roughly 15 million tonnes. In the organized agricultural sector, farmers have also harvested nearly 4.5 million tonnes of potatoes and a similar amount of vegetables. Russian officials note that yields across most crop types are exceeding 2025 levels as work continues across various producing regions.
According to Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development, the projected grain harvest for 2026 has been slightly adjusted upward to about 141.8 million tonnes. Rosstat’s reported harvest for 2025 was 141.2 million tonnes based on its territorial data. During an April government meeting, Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut announced a total of 144.6 million tonnes for 2025, describing this as the third-largest grain harvest in the country’s history. In 2024, Russia harvested nearly 130 million tonnes of grain.
Harvesting moves into its concluding phase
Patrushev commented that the rate of harvesting aligns with the government’s current expectations for major crops. The Russian authorities continue to support farmers during the autumn planting season, having allocated about 10 billion rubles to subsidize transportation from key grain-producing regions. Additionally, the government has suspended grain export duty payments until the end of 2026 and has maintained the export duty caps on vegetable oil and meal at August levels.
Winter sowing has already covered over half of the planned area, according to officials. Regional authorities are being urged to closely monitor planting progress, especially for winter grains. The Agriculture Ministry previously stated that farmers intend to sow more than 19 million hectares of winter crops. Authorities are also emphasizing the importance of ensuring farms are well-equipped with machinery, seed, fertilizer, and other essential resources for seasonal work.
Recent grain yields remain near historical peaks
Russia’s recent grain harvests continue to be large relative to historical standards. In 2023, the country produced approximately 143 million tonnes of grain, while the 2022 harvest set a record at 157.676 million tonnes. The current forecast of 140 million tonnes is below both those totals but remains above the almost 130 million tonnes collected in 2024. The final 2026 grain figure has yet to be announced, as harvesting is still ongoing in several regions.
This campaign underscores the scale of Russia’s broader agricultural output. Alongside grain, the government anticipates oilseed production will reach about 35 million tonnes in 2026. Farmers are also actively harvesting vegetables and potatoes as regions complete their seasonal planting. Officials are progressing with winter planting for the upcoming cycle while farmers finish the ongoing 2026 harvest. The government’s official final grain total is still pending, with the 140 million-tonne estimate remaining its current projection.