Farmers in Omsk Oblast have launched this year’s harvest campaign earlier than in 2014, working around the clock to maximize output. Grain combines are processing up to 180 tons per day, unloading 20 times daily, signaling high efficiency despite earlier setbacks from excessive soil moisture in Gorkovsky District.
Weather Challenges and Yield Performance
After over two weeks of delays due to wet fields, favorable conditions have finally allowed machinery to operate. Andrey Berezin, head of crop production at a major agricultural holding, reported an average yield of 40 centners per hectare (4 metric tons/ha), though some areas still lag behind schedule.
Compared to 2024, many districts show higher productivity. Winter crops were sown across 900+ hectares, and harvests in Sargatsky and Kormilovsky districts are already complete. Meanwhile, farmers in Nizhneomsky and Gorkovsky districts are catching up, with 80% of grain harvesting finished—projected to exceed 3 million tons in total.
Diverse Crop Harvest and Storage Preparations
Beyond grains, farmers are collecting lentils, peas, and early vegetables, with 800 tons of carrots, beets, and potatoes already stored. According to Daniil Beloshitsky, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, the harvest remains on schedule, with primary fieldwork set to conclude by October.
The region has prepared drying and agro-industrial complexes to handle the influx. Projections for 2025 include:
- 320,000 tons of potatoes
- 150,000 tons of fruits and vegetables
Despite early weather disruptions, Omsk’s farmers are leveraging favorable conditions and advanced logistics to meet targets. The diversified crop output and efficient storage planning underscore the region’s resilience, positioning it as a key contributor to Russia’s food security.
