Mongolia Forecasts 85.8 Percent Increase in Wheat Harvest
Mongolia's preliminary harvest balance projects 555,300 tonnes of grain, including 497,100 tonnes of wheat, from 580,400 hectares planted in 2026. The wheat forecast is 229,600 tonnes, or 85.8 percent, above the previous year. Potato output is projected at 168,200 tonnes and vegetables at 218,400 tonnes. The government said 951 borrowers received MNT 147.2 billion in concessional agricultural loans and outlined reserves for wheat, produce and diesel. Officials cautioned that the estimates remain preliminary and that final output will depend on harvest conditions and weather.
M-International Editorial DeskUpdated September 7, 2026
The government's preliminary harvest balance covers 580,400 hectares planted in 2026. It forecasts 555,300 tonnes of grain, including 497,100 tonnes of wheat, as well as 168,200 tonnes of potatoes, 218,400 tonnes of vegetables, 50,400 tonnes of oil crops and 201,800 tonnes of fodder.
The projected wheat crop is 229,600 tonnes, or 85.8 percent, higher than the previous year; potatoes are projected to rise by 54,100 tonnes, or 47.4 percent. Authorities reported MNT 147.2 billion in concessional loans to 951 borrowers and plans for a 100,000-tonne strategic wheat reserve, produce reserves and five million litres of diesel. Final volumes remain weather- and harvest-dependent.