Head of the Grain Union: Wheat in Russia will lose quality due to increased yields
Photo: Global Look Press President of the Russian Grain Union Arkady Zlochevsky said that as of August 4, the total grain harvest amounted to 56.5 million tons, which is 8 million tons less than last year by the same date. At the same time, the Ministry of Agriculture promised a grain record in Russia this year - 129 million tons, writes the Company . Zlochevsky notes that at the same time, farmers increased yields from 31.8 centners per hectare to 42.6 centners.