Corn and Sorghum areas increase in Rio Grande do Sul

Event showcases 11 maize cultivars and five sorghum varieties, crops gaining area by 2025 Although soybean and rice crops continue to dominate the landscape, in the central-southern region of Rio Grande do Sul, rural producers have opened more space for alternative crops. According to data from Cotrisul, the members dedicated an area 70% larger to sorghum than the previous year and increased maize cultivation by 10%. In the cooperative's service area, sorghum crops this year occupy 1,500 hectares, while maize cultivation reaches 6,000 hectares planted by the cooperators. Aware of this scenario, the cooperative will hold a special Field Day on these two crops on December 16. Scheduled to start at 2 p.m., at the headquarters of Agropecuária Barufaldi (Capané region, in Cachoeira do Sul), the event will highlight eleven different maize cultivars and five sorghum varieties. The Field Day is held with the support of seven seed producers: Agroceres, Agroeste, NK, Pioneer, Brevant, ...