Drought hampers cassava harvest

The absence of rainfall for another week limited fieldwork in various regions. Thus, researchers from the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea) observed the interruption of the cassava root harvest. In addition, in light of the expectation of further increases and the search for greater profitability, many producers reduced deliveries. On the demand side, there were signs of improvement in the demand for new lots. In this scenario, the prices of raw materials received a new boost. For starch, market activity was higher over the past week, with an increase in the volume of transactions and more significant appreciations. Buyers have already shown interest in securing volumes for the coming months. As for flours, the market ...