Romanian farmers reported record harvests for cereals and rapeseed, according to agriculture minister Florin Barbu. This year’s total harvest of cereals and rapeseed is larger by over 5 million tons compared to last year, according to the official. As such, Romanian farmers achieved a production of 19.3 million tons of cereals (wheat, rye, oats, barley) and rapeseed, of which 2.5 million tons are rapeseed. The new figures are a breath of fresh air for Romanian farmers, who have been facing difficult climate conditions and the market impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in recent years. Romania recorded its lowest cereal production in ten years in 2024, harvesting 17.87 million tons, a 14.7% decrease compared to 2023.