June 21, 2011

Russia's 2011 grain yield to surpass 85 million tonnes

Russia's grain harvest will exceed 85 million tonnes in 2011, estimated Deputy Economic Development Minister Andrei Klepach.

Agriculture Minister Yelena Skrynnik earlier confirmed in the lower house of parliament that the gross grain harvest this year could be about 85 million tonnes, but only if weather conditions do not turn abnormal.

She said this amount is sufficient for satisfying domestic demand and resuming grain export. Skrynnik said Russia's grain reserves amounted to 24.8 million tonnes as of May 1, 2011.