Spain: In Córdoba, the La Niña effect was softened by timely rains

Published 2021년 3월 22일

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In 2021, Córdoba, Argentina, experienced varied agricultural outcomes due to weather conditions. Despite the "La Niña" phenomenon, favorable rains in January and March led to an increase in planted hectares for corn and oilseeds compared to previous years. The corn planting reached 2,548,800 hectares, with a forecasted production of 16,678,600 tons, showing a 15% decrease from the previous season but a 5% increase compared to the average of the last five years. The late corn lots were slightly affected by hydric and thermal stress.

Oilseed planting totaled 4,319,000 hectares, with a forecasted production of 13,200,400 tonnes, marking a 5% decrease from the 2019/20 campaign but a 4% increase compared to the five-year average. Soymon cultivation experienced a 25% increase in sowing for the 2020/21 season, reaching 120,600 hectares, with a predicted production of 385 thousand tons, which is 15% higher than the previous season and 9% higher than the average of the last five seasons.

Sunflower cultivation faced challenges due to high rainfall in January but overall, the crops were in good condition with no significant pests or diseases reported. The early soybean batches and late plantings were defining their yields, and the forecasted yields for corn, oilseeds, and soymon were to exceed the 2019/20 campaign, showing resilience despite the initial weather challenges.

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Original content

Although the year 2021 began for producers in the province of Córdoba with projections of lean production, conditioned by the “La Niña” phenomenon, with low rainfall that would affect the yield of summer crops, good rains in January and March , changed the landscape. The latest report from the Córdoba Cereal Exchange indicates that 2,548,800 hectares were planted with corn in that province, a value that represents 1% more than the 2019/20 campaign and 11% more than the average of the last five campaigns . Of the total planted area, 11% was planned for forage destination. Estimates foresee a production of 16,678,600 tons, a value that represents a decrease of 15% compared to the previous season, but 5% higher than the average of the last five years. The weighted yield could reach 76.7 qq / ha, 6% less than the last cycle. The early corn is advanced, filling grains. Meanwhile, 23% of late lots define their yields during the first half of March, and another similar proportion would ...

Source: ARabc