After a late start, the Brazilian peanut harvest foresees a great harvest

La Nina occurred in Oct/Nov 2020 and raised concerns among peanut growers in Brazil. The window of the peanut crop is short and is usually cultivated during the sugarcane stalling stage of the plants. The delay of almost two months placed the farmers in an uncomfortable situation, as the leased lands would have to be returned to the sugarcane leasers around April. In addition, the volume of rain normally decreases substantially after Jan, which could have affected plant development during a crucial stage of development. At the beginning of the year 2021, there were more concerns and doubts than convictions that, however, would soon disappear. The amount and cadence of rain during the months of Jan and Feb were nothing short of perfect. The peanut plants developed and flourished vigorously. From this stage, there will be no need for more rain for most of the planted areas. In the first week of March, the harvesting stage will begin in the earlier planted areas. The peak of the harvest is forecasted for April though. Apparently, it will be a year of great yield with results above expectations and even with the possibility of a historical record.