Irregular climate worries corn producers

According to an analysis released this Monday (6) by Grão Direto, the planting of corn in Brazil has already surpassed a quarter of the predicted area, showing distinct paces according to regional climatic conditions. In Rio Grande do Sul, recent rains have favored the germination and emergence of crops, which already reach 74% of the total area. In Paraná, sowing continues at an accelerated pace and reaches 64%, although producers in the north of the state face irregularities in precipitation. In Santa Catarina, soil moisture is considered adequate for the initial development of the crop. Meanwhile, in Minas Gerais and São Paulo, the scenario is more concerning, as the lack of rainfall regularity maintains the risk of water deficit. The specialist interviewed by Grão Direto highlighted that "the regionalized advance of planting reflects the direct impact of weather conditions on the pace of sowing, requiring doubled attention in the still dry areas." The export scenario is also ...