Soybean planting has concluded in certain regions, leading to a surge in cassava farmers' interest in trading last week, as reported by Cepea. However, the majority of farmers who experienced lower than expected productivity levels continued to withhold from negotiations. As a result, supply remained low, leading to a six-consecutive-week increase in cassava prices. The nominal average price for a ton of cassava starch rose by 0.8% from the previous period and 11.2% year-on-year to R$697.39.