23 Sep 2022 15:11

Russia's grain harvest to exceed 140 mln tonnes in 2022, perhaps 142 mln tonnes - Abramchenko

UFA. Sept 23 (Interfax) - Russia's grain harvest this year could exceed 140 million tonnes, and perhaps reach 142 million tonnes, Deputy Prime Minister Victoria Abramchenko told reporters in Ufa on Friday.

"We have a bumper grain harvest this year. We forecast more than 140 million tonnes, maybe even 142 million tonnes," she said, adding, "And, of course, wheat is also at a very high yield."