Orplana estimates losses of R$800 million for producers with 100 thousand hectares burned

The Organization of Sugarcane Producers Associations of Brazil (Orplana) estimated, in a note, losses of R$800 million to producers caused by the approximately 2,300 fires that devastated nearly 100,000 hectares of sugarcane areas between the weekend of August 24 and 25 and Wednesday (4). Get the latest information on agriculture, livestock, the economy and weather forecasts in the palm of your hand: follow Canal Rural on WhatsApp! The figures make up a new assessment by the entity on the impacts of the fires that hit rural properties in São Paulo and other regions of Brazil. According to the organization, the damage includes losses in standing sugarcane, ratoons and the quality of the raw material. The affected area excludes permanent preservation areas, legal reserves and pastures. Orplana CEO José Guilherme Nogueira highlighted the concern about the recovery of the affected areas, but assessed that it was still too early to calculate the effects on the current and next ...