Rains and snow prevent Altai farmers from completing harvest. Because of unfavorable conditions, which are already called “abnormal” by the authorities, cereals have not been harvested from 600 Th ha in the region. This is roughly 15% of total arable area.

Only the absence of precipitation can allow growers to enter the fields and complete harvest.

Weather conditions will most likely delay the end of harvest by 7-10 days from usual time. However, in case of a favorable set of circumstances, Altai growers hope to harvest up to 4 MMT of grain this fall. Some 3.5 MMT has already been harvested.

Source - http://www.blackseagrain.net/