The grain harvest is starting in the southwest, with the Ministry of Agriculture reporting that nationally, the harvest is 10% complete.
So far, this is broadly in line with last year. The ministry doesn’t report this data in the same way as other countries. Instead, it releases periodic updates in state media.
Last year, on September 23, the harvest was reported as being 15%.
Once the harvest advances, there will be more detailed data provided on harvest progress by different regions and for di...