How do soybean producers in Mato Grosso deal with sowing difficulties?

In the most recent episode of the program ‘Mato Grosso Clima e Mercado‘, the Aprosoja MT team visited Primavera do Leste to understand the effects of weather conditions on the state’s soybean crops, especially in relation to the lack of rain in the first months of the harvest. Producers in the region reported how the weather impacted the start of planting. Although the initial weather forecasts were positive, the rains did not come as expected, resulting in a slight delay in planting. The area was planted with little rain, and to avoid greater risks, producers chose to hold off on planting until weather conditions stabilized. Although the rains returned to normal in October, the delay has already had an impact on the harvest, especially for the second crop. The risk for corn is expected to increase by around 30%, and many still do not know if they will be able to plant under the current conditions. In addition, the risk of fires has also been a concern for soybean producers, ...