FAO forecast for the production of feed grain in 2026/27

The FAO forecast for feed grain production in 2026/27 indicates a decrease of 1.2 percent (20.3 million tons) compared to the record level of 2025/26 to 1,619 million tons, although this remains the second-largest production volume in the entire history of observations. The main part of the reduction is due to a 1.0 percent decrease in global corn production, reflecting a reduction in planted areas and a return to more average yields in major producing countries, especially in North America. Meanwhile, production forecasts in South America indicate high results, particularly in Argentina, where the corn harvest is likely to recover sharply and reach a record level. World production of barley and sorghum is also expected to decrease slightly, mainly due to reduced planted areas and less favorable yield forecasts in some regions. World trade in feed grain is forecast to decline in 2026/27 (July/June), reflecting more limited export supplies—especially for corn—and softer import ...