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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain and Oilseed Markets: 25-29 April 2022 The Russian Ministry of Agriculture estimates the 2022 grain crop at 123 MMT mostly due to an additional 1 Mha of planted area. Winter crops, which are planted over 19 Mha), are reportedly in good and satisfactory condition. Oilseeds are forecast at 22.6 MMT, sugar beets at 41.5 MMT, and potatoes at 6.8 MMT. Spring crops have been completed over 200,000 ha and around 3 Mha of winter crops have been fertilized. Overall, planted area for 2022 is estimated at 81.3 Mha. In 2021, the grain crop in Russia was 121.4 MMT of which 75.9 MMT was wheat. However, not everyone in Russia agrees with the Minister. For example, Grain Exporters Union Governor Edward Zernin is optimistic and believes that...

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