Brazil: Growers remain cautious in wait for rains and with slow new-crop soybean planting progress

a much more favorable scenario starting on the 10th, especially in the midwestern states, where the return of rainfall should ensure good soil conditions for the resumption of planting. Therefore, the slower pace observed last week represents only a technical pause, not a loss of a window. Expectations remain positive regarding the progress of activities and the opening of a good sowing window in the midwestern states, which reinforces confidence in a normal start to the crop. Safras & Mercado estimates nationwide planting at approximately 11.2%, compared to 8.2% in the same period in 2024. This is a better pace but slightly below the five-year average of around 14.1%. In Paraná, approximately 38% of the soybean area has been planted. This rate is equivalent to roughly 2.242 mln hectares planted, out of a total of 5.9 mln hectares estimated for the state. The previous week, the rate was 30%. In the same period last year, the rate was 36%, while the five-year average for the period ...