FAO´s latest monthly assessment on food prospects, released by the institution’s press office, indicates that new record levels are expected in global production of rice, corn, sorghum, and oilseeds.

Global wheat production is expected to increase slightly next year, mainly due to a 13.0 percent increase in the European Union (EU), given the upturn in yields due to favorable weather conditions, as well as a record harvest in India, with an increase in planted areas. In addition, coarse grain production is expected to increase by 3.4 percent to a record level, driven by strong prospects in Brazil, the EU, and the United States, where corn production is expected to increase by 6.0 percentage points, with increased planting.

Global rice production is expected to rise by 0.9 percent annually to reach a new record of 551.5 million tons, as a result of increased production in Asian countries.

International rice trade is estimated to expand by 1.4 percent in 2025, reaching a historic high of 60.5 million tons, thanks to strong demand from Africa and increased exports from India and South America, experts say.

However, these results could be affected by adverse weather conditions, as well as persistent geopolitical tensions, uncertainty in trade policies, and overall international economic conditions, the report clarifies.

In this regard, Máximo Torero, chief economist at FAO, commented that “while agricultural production trends appear solid, factors that could negatively affect global food security are on the rise,” including issues such as fisheries fraud and avian flu.

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