Romania Set for Biggest Wheat Crop Since 1997, Argus Says
Romania is expected to see its largest wheat harvest in records dating back to 1997 in the next season, setting it up for another year as one of Europe's top exporters.
Output is expected to reach 12.2 million tons for the 2025-26 season that starts in July, Argus Media said in a forecast after a crop tour earlier in June. That compares to an estimated 10.2 million tons in the current season.
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