Brazil: 2022/2023 grain harvest may reach 12.6 million tons in Bahia

Published 2022년 12월 12일

Tridge summary

The 2022/23 harvest forecast for Bahia, Brazil, shows an increase in grain production by 4.7% to approximately 12.6 million tons, covering 3.7 million hectares, which is a 1.9% expansion from the previous period. Soybean production is expected to reach nearly 7.5 million tons, a 2.8% increase, and corn production is anticipated to rise by 11% to 2.3 million tons. Cotton production is estimated to increase by 12.5% to almost 1.5 million tons, occupying a stable 308 thousand hectares. Despite a national trend of reduced productivity and production by 13.8% and 11.9% respectively, castor bean cultivation in Bahia is projected to grow by 2.5%. The state's agriculture sector is benefiting from favorable market conditions and weather prospects.

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Bahia should produce approximately 12.6 million tons of grain in the 2022/23 harvest. The value signals an increase of 4.7% compared to the previous cycle. The cultivated area is estimated at 3.7 million hectares, indicating expansion of 1.9% compared to the same period. The data are from the 3rd Grain Crop Survey 2022/23, published last Thursday (08) by the National Supply Company (Conab). The main crop in the state is soybeans, which should yield almost 7.5 million tons, an increase of 2.8% compared to the previous harvest. Due to the considerable volumes of rain in November, the rainfed areas began to be sown at a faster pace compared to October. Planting reached 88% of the planned area, and will be completed in early December. About 83% of the planted area is in vegetative development, presenting good physiological conditions. For the 2022/33 harvest, an increase of 1.4% in the planted area is estimated, which should reach 1.9 million hectares. The second most important crop ...

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