Russia’s wheat area may fall to lowest level since 2014

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Russia's wheat planted area is projected to decline to 25.8 million hectares in 2026, the smallest since 2014, according to SovEcon. This reduction could impact global wheat supply and agricultural markets.

Russia’s wheat planted area could decline to 25.8 million hectares in 2026, down from 26.9 million hectares a year earlier, according to estimates from agricultural consultancy SovEcon. If confirmed, this would mark the smallest wheat area since 2014, when farmers planted 25.2 million hectares. Against the backdrop of lower acreage, SovEcon has reduced its 2026/27 ...