Despite recent rainfall, cassava sales have not seen a significant boost as producers focus on planting more profitable crops like soybeans and peanuts. Deliveries are being delayed due to low profitability from reduced productivity and starch content. This has resulted in a limited supply, which, combined with strong demand, has caused cassava prices to rise for the 19th consecutive week. The nominal average forward price for cassava starch has increased to R$629.86 per ton, reflecting a 2% rise from the previous period and a 6.3% increase over the past year, adjusted for inflation.