Canola surges as an enthralling cultivar and a trending option for the winter crops in Brazil

Canola rises as an interesting option for the winter crop in Brazil for multiple reasons. First prices are now equivalent to soybeans and in addition it brings gains to the farmers, breaking the cycle of some diseases and improving the soil by using the rotation of the crops.

The Brazilian Association of Canola Producers estimates that the grain occupies about 37 thousand hectares in this campaign, an overall increase of 12% in Brazil. The Northwest region of Rio Grande do Sul state alone put up a 20% growth. The producers have been investing in this culture YoY as it has a purchase guarantee with interesting margins, and besides that it's a cereal favored by the agroclimatic zoning.

In specific cases farmers have also implemented canola in rotation with wheat, as wheat was badly farmgate priced in recent years. It is expected that the crop rotation with wheat and barley reduces the increase of pathogens in winter grasses.

Significant drop in the production of this crop in preliminary assessments has been noticed, due to the recent frosts, with a drop estimate of 35% to 40% on yielding. Despite this, culture is paying off due to the price levels in the market. Farmers who opted to enter into a contract is receiving soybean prices, of which are varying over the cash market soybeans, from R$ 125 to R$ 130. Even with reduced production, it pays the cost of farming, pointed the Association.

In addition to the benefits of canola for rural producers, Embrapa highlighted the advantages for the rest of the chain. For the industry, cultivation is very important because it is an option for the production of biodiesel in Brazil. For the consumer, it is a good quality oil and a functional food because it has a large amount of omega 3, vitamin E and low saturated fat content.