Climate risk drives the search for stability

The irregularity of rainfall in the Midwest has once again guided the planning of the second crop. Between November and January, several regions recorded precipitations well below the average, with emphasis on the MATOPIBA and part of Mato Grosso do Sul, where long dry spells alternated with concentrated rains. The delay in soybean planting reduced the window for corn and pushed sowing into periods of higher water risk, as data show the planting advancing to after February 25 in areas of Mato Grosso. With corn prices falling in the first quarter, many producers prioritized crops less susceptible to losses, making room for grain millet. The water requirement of around 300 mm per cycle has ensured stability even in the face of rainfall failures observed in Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, and western Bahia. Hybrids such as ADRG 9060 and ADRG 9070 have achieved yields close to 50 sacks per hectare, with emphasis on their regularity. While corn suffers significant losses in critical phases ...