Black-eyed pea starts harvest in SP with promising quality

The harvest of the first batches of carioca beans grade 9 and 10 has begun in the regions of Itaí and Paranapanema, in the state of São Paulo. According to the Brazilian Institute of Beans and Pulses (Ibrafe), there are still some reservations regarding quality due to the rains recorded last weekend. However, the expectation is that the weather will stabilize in the coming weeks, allowing for the maintenance of the good quality of the beans and a more competitive market among buyers. The São Paulo crop is estimated at around 15 thousand hectares and, according to Conab data, could reach up to 38 thousand tons — equivalent to approximately 630 thousand bags by mid-December. If climatic conditions remain favorable, prices are expected to remain firm or even rise, driven by demand. This week, spot deals reached R$ 270 per bag, but buyers are still testing lower values to gauge the reaction of producers. According to the CEPEA Bean Report, quotations continue with mixed behavior among ...