Analysts from the ProZerno center have revealed alarming data regarding the condition of winter crops in Russia for the 2025 harvest, indicating that over 37% are either in poor condition or have not sprouted, marking an unprecedented low.
Key Highlights:
Poor Crop Condition:
The data, sourced from the state weather forecasting agency, shows that only 31% of winter crops are in good condition, a significant drop from 74% last year.
Across Russia, only 5.48 million hectares of winter crops are classified as being in good condition, the smallest area recorded in the past 23 years.
Historical Context:
The proportion of crops in bad condition has reached the highest level ever documented. In comparison, last year, only 4% of crops were reported in poor condition, with an average of 8% over the past five years.
Grain Harvest Estimates:
The Russian government has estimated this year’s grain harvest at 130 million metric tons, reflecting a slight downward revision due to adverse weather affecting key grain-producing regions. However, there are no official estimates available for the upcoming year’s harvest.
Weather Impact:
A report from the state weather forecasting agency in November acknowledged the detrimental weather conditions impacting winter crops across several grain-producing regions but did not specify the proportion of affected crops.