Kazakhstan: Grain and Feed Update
FAS/Astana forecasts Kazakhstani wheat production in MY 2017/2018 at 13.0 Million Metric Tons (MMT), 2 MMT less than in MY 2016/2017, as wheat sown area is expected to fall, reducing harvested area. Kazakhstani wheat exports are forecast to remain flat in MY 2017/2018 at 7.0 MMT. FAS/Astana forecasts Kazakhstani barley production in MY 2017/2018 at 2.6 MMT, significantly less from the barley production estimate for MY 2016/2017 (3.2 MMT) on the background of active Government support of the oilseeds crops production this year.
