Brazil: Rice harvest advances and shows a drop in productivity

Conab's Crop Progress bulletin reveals advances in the rice harvest in several regions of Brazil. According to the data presented, the harvest has been favored by the drier climate, which has allowed greater efficiency in the operation. In Rio Grande do Sul, the Fronteira Oeste region has been the most advanced in harvesting, with 50% of the area already harvested. However, the drought has caused significant losses in production. In the South region, the harvest is more delayed, with only 15% harvested, but the expectation is for better yields. In Santa Catarina, 63% of the sown area has already been harvested, while 25% of the crops are maturing. Productivity has been variable, being influenced mainly by the availability of irrigation throughout the crop's production cycle. Despite this, most of the crops (95%) are in good condition. In Goiás, the rice harvest has advanced, starting in the region of Flores de Goiás and ending in the region of São Miguel do Araguaia. In the other ...