October 2026 CropWatch Bulletin

This issue reviews changes in the production situation of major grain and oilseed crops across 88 countries worldwide from July to September 2026. It focuses on maize and soybean production in the Northern Hemisphere and rice production in equatorial regions, forecasts wheat production in the Southern Hemisphere, and assesses the effects of meteorological conditions and the evolving 2026/27 El Niño on crop production. For 20 major producing countries selected by jointly considering global grain production and population rankings, the report presents high-resolution remote-sensing monitoring and reassessment of major-crop planted area, yield and production. It aims to provide a comprehensive and objective account of current global food production and its evolving trends, offering a reference for relevant decision-making.

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