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Putin says Russia’s grain harvest will exceed 100 million tons

Putin says Russia’s grain harvest will exceed 100 million tons

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country’s grain harvest this year will exceed 100 million tons.

He made the remarks in a message for Agriculture and Processing Industry Workers’ Day.

The statement gives no more precise harvest estimate.

Putin said production of meat, milk and eggs is also at a good level.

He credited agricultural workers with helping ensure Russia’s food security.

The harvest figure indicates the scale of grain production, but the statement does not provide details about how it compares with previous years.

No further steps or harvest updates were specified.

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