Irrigated rice reaches 80% of the seeded area in Rio Grande do Sul

The Conjunctural Report released by Emater/RS-Ascar this Thursday (13) indicates that the implementation of irrigated rice in Rio Grande do Sul "is nearing its end," with less than 20% of the total area to be sown remaining. The bulletin reports that the rains recorded at the beginning of November "restored soil moisture and favored the regularization of the water layer," but reduced the pace of sowing "due to water saturation and reduced trafficability of machinery." The crops are in the vegetative development phase. According to the document, "the stand is uniform, and the plants are of good vigor," a result of adequate germination and emergence. The moisture and temperature conditions, according to the report, "are within normal patterns for the initial development of the crop," both in the pre-germinated system and in the planting in dry soil. The bulletin states that planting is following the recommended calendar: "In general, planting is proceeding at a normal pace for the ...