Imea: estimated soybean production in MT is maintained at 47.18 million tons

The Mato Grosso Institute of Agricultural Economics (Imea) maintained the production forecast for soybeans in Mato Grosso for the 2025/26 crop at 47.18 million tons, a volume 7.29% lower than the previous cycle. The cultivated area remains estimated at 13.01 million hectares, while the average productivity was calculated at 60.45 bags per hectare, an initial drop of 8.81% compared to the 2024/25 crop, according to the institute's weekly report. The accumulated rainfall in November increased compared to October in much of the state, alleviating water stress and favoring the development of crops. However, the irregular distribution of precipitation remains a point of attention, as some areas continue to receive insufficient volumes. A dry spell recorded in the first half of November also impacted early crops in sensitive phases (R1 and R2), potentially affecting the productive potential. For December, the average precipitation anomaly indicator points to rainfall close to the ...