Global Grain Production in 2025 May Exceed 3 Billion Tons — FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has raised its forecast for global grain production in 2025. According to updated estimates, global grain production could reach a record 3.003 billion tons.
This is reported by AgroReview
Wheat and Feed Grains Show Growth
The main factor contributing to the increased forecast is the expected rise in wheat yields, particularly in Argentina. Favorable weather conditions and the expansion of cultivated areas have contributed to the formation of a record harvest there. Additionally, forecasts for wheat production have also been raised for the European Union and the United States. Meanwhile, slightly less growth is expected for feed grains, primarily barley.
Record Prospects for Rice
A significant increase in the forecast also pertains to rice production. The FAO has revised its estimates for Indonesia, where official data suggests that the off-season harvest may be higher due to the expansion of areas under this crop. Furthermore, taking into account improved forecasts in Bangladesh and Japan, the global rice production forecast for the 2025–2026 season has been increased by 2.4 million tons — to 558.8 million tons (in terms of milled rice).
“Global rice production may be 1.6% higher than the results of the 2024-25 season, reaching a new record level. It is expected that the main volume of growth will be provided by Bangladesh, Brazil, China, India, and Indonesia, more than offsetting the production declines in Madagascar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, and the United States.”
Thus, it is expected that countries in Asia and South America will make the primary contribution to the increase in global rice production, compensating for the harvest reductions in certain countries.
As for Ukraine, as of today, grains and legumes have been harvested from an area of 11 million hectares, which is 94.5% of the planned area. The total grain harvest has reached 57.9 million tons with an average yield of 52.6 quintals per hectare.