Cassava prices reach nominal high since February

Cassava prices remained firm last week, with the average reaching the highest nominal level since February, according to surveys by Cepea. According to the Research Center, despite the resumption of fieldwork in all producing regions monitored, favored by the rains, the supply continued to fall short of expectations. Many producers are still limiting deliveries due to the low profitability of 1st cycle roots, which show reduced productivity and starch content, as researchers explain. Data collected by Cepea between October 20 and 24 show that the nominal average price per ton of cassava delivered to the starch factory was R$ 569.98 (R$ ...