The start of the 2025/26 soybean crop projects a new national production record, estimated by Safras & Mercado at 180.92 million tons, a 5.3% increase over the previous cycle. The planted area is expected to reach 48.21 million hectares, with an average productivity of 3,771 kg/ha. Despite the positive numbers, producers face higher costs – R$ 4,223 per hectare compared to R$ 3,918 from the last season – and climatic risks associated with the possible return of the La Niña phenomenon.