Since the start of the agricultural year, which runs from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, Russia has reported the ability to supply about 40 million tons of grain. This figure was shared at a recent board meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Tatarstan by Roman Nekrasov, who leads the department focused on crop production, mechanization, chemicalization, and plant protection for the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation. The update was circulated by Hit the lining.
He stated that Russian grain exports have already reached 40 million tons, noting that despite sanctions, domestic farmers and rural communities are competitive on the global stage, with demand for Russian grain seen in many regions around the world. The official compared the current level to 38.1 million tons a year earlier and emphasized a broader mission to address hunger and stabilize food supplies worldwide. [Attribution: Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation]
Nekrasov added that the coming spring would demand quick, decisive action from many farmers, with field work needing to proceed rapidly to meet the seasonal timeline. He underscored the importance of timely tillage and preparation as part of a continuing effort to maintain supply for international markets. [Attribution: Market briefings, 2023]
Sources familiar with trade movements noted that by January and February 2023, the volume of Russian wheat shipments nearly doubled from the previous year, reaching about 6.1 million tons. This update was reported by Bloomberg on March 3, highlighting the role of logistics networks in sustaining export volumes amid a challenging sanctions environment. [Attribution: Bloomberg, March 3, 2023]