Adverse weather reduces wheat harvest projection in São Paulo, Brazil

The hot and dry weather, unexpected for this time of year, led to a review of expectations for the next wheat harvest in São Paulo. During the meeting of the São Paulo Wheat Sector Chamber, held in Capão Bonito on June 20, it was announced that regional production should reach around 300 thousand tons, requiring resilience from producers. According to Nelson Montagna, president of the Chamber, the scenario is worrying: “At the last meeting we already predicted a smaller harvest and now this is confirmed. The biggest challenge for production and industry will be the uncertainty about the quantity and quality of the cereal to be harvested in the coming months”. In 2024, temperatures registered an increase of 2.52°C above the 2023 average, already at the safe limit for planting. Júlio Antunes, representative of Castrolanda, highlighted that these conditions have harmed the development of wheat: “The rains started at the right time for planting, but the high heat caused water deficit, ...