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2026 record grain harvests in China and Turkey

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China’s summer grain harvest in early July 2026 reached a historic 150.75 million tonnes, the first time output exceeded 150 million tonnes, driven by modest yield gains and strong government support. Turkey’s 2025–2026 season has produced record wheat and barley crops. In early July, Agriculture Minister İbrahim Yumaklı announced expectations for the highest wheat and barley yields ever, supported by the strongest rains in 66 years. In the Konya Plain, wheat and barley yields of 350–400 kg/ha are delivering 3.5–4 million tonnes of grain, with approximately 90% already sold to the state-run Grain Board. As of August 2026, harvesting in Konya is nearly complete, with wheat prices exceeding 18 TL per quintal and barley above 13 TL. ~~Government officials continue~~ By mid-August 2026, the harvest has expanded to ~~emphasize food security. Trade Minister Ömer Bolat stated there~~ the Sivas region. Farmers in Sivas have commenced grain harvesting and the threshing process to separate wheat from stalks and straw. Despite high temperatures reaching 32 degrees Celsius, local farmers are ~~no supply issues for agricultural products, attributing increased production~~ working late to ~~stable policies~~ secure wheat for food and ~~favorable rainfall. Minister Yumaklı reiterated~~ straw for livestock winter feed. Officials noted that ~~the country expects the highest harvest yields~~ spring rains have contributed to this productive season, with farmers in ~~the history of the Republic.~~ areas such as Olukman village utilizing both modern tools and traditional methods. Despite these successes, challenges persist in specific sectors. The seed industry has highlighted difficulties regarding financing and rising production costs. Additionally, while the Bafra Plain reports abundant watermelon and cantaloupe yields, local producers report that sales are ~~lagging despite high quality and volume.~~ lagging. By August 2026, Turkey’s grain and cereal sector exports reached $6.9 billion for the first seven months of the year, ~~according to the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM). This growth was~~ driven by products including sunflower oil, pasta, and wheat flour. ~~Sunflower oil was the most exported product at $769.3 million, with Iraq and the United States serving as primary markets.~~

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