The Ministry of Agriculture of Australia predicts that in 2023/24 the production of winter crops in the country will be 44.9 million tons (-34% compared to the coming season and 3% below the average level for the last 10 years).
In the Chinese province of Henan, precipitation has fallen 4 times more than the norm for the last 10 days. The region is the largest producer of wheat in China with a share of 27%.
In May, the export of wheat from Russia will reach 4.9 million tons, which is 3.8 times more than last year. Total grain exports are projected at 5.75 million tons, which is 3.1 times more than last year.
