Russia has grown to become one of the most important producers of grain in the world, despite output that is subject to varying weather and constraints on the use of inputs and new technology.The International Grains Council (IGC) puts Russia's total grains production in 2017-18 at 124.5 million tonnes, up from 114.2 million tonnes the previous year. It projects 2017-18 wheat production at 80 million tonnes, up from 72.5 million and maize production at 15.7 million tonnes, up from 15.3 million. Russian barley production in 2017-18 is put at 20 million tonnes, up from 17.5 million the year before. Production of oats is forecast at 4.9 million tonnes compared with 4.8 million the prior year. Rye production is put at an unchanged 2.5 million tonnes.
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