Top 15 countries by wheat production from 1961 to 2018. (unit: tonnes)
Wheat is a grass widely cultivated for its seed, a cereal grain which is a worldwide staple food. Wheat is an important source of carbohydrates.
In 2017, world production of wheat was 772 million tonnes, with a forecast of 2019 production at 766 million tonnes, making it the second most-produced cereal after maize. #wheat #world
Source: FAO UN