KIEV, UKRAINE — So far Ukraine has exported 28.3 million tonnes of grain in the 2021-22 season, an increase of 21% from the same period a year ago, Reuters reported, citing agriculture ministry data.

The exports included 15 million tonnes of wheat, 5 million tonnes of barley and 7.9 million tonnes of corn.

Ukraine will thresh a record 80.9 million tonnes of grain in clean weight, up from 65 million tonnes in 2020. Exports could increase to 62.4 million tonnes from 44.7 million tonnes a year ago, Reuters said.

Total exports could include 24.5 million tonnes of wheat, 30.9 million tonnes of corn and 5.2 million tonnes of barley, the government said.