Time has been favorable to the development of wheat in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Published 2021년 9월 30일

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Rio Grande do Sul has seen favorable weather conditions, leading to a expected record wheat production of 3.59 million tons, a 70.95% increase from last year. Farmers are now preparing areas for soy planting, but are concerned about the significant increase in production costs. Meanwhile, corn sowing has advanced in areas with less rainfall, and vegetable and fruit production is ongoing despite challenges like excessive rain and pest attacks. Strawberry crop in Santo Augusto is dealing with an increased incidence of brown rot.

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Original content

The week was marked by rain throughout the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with variation in accumulated volumes. The temperature showed thermal amplitude during the day, with mild dawns recorded. In some locations, there were winds that occasionally impacted crops with bedding. In general, the weather has been favorable for the development of wheat, which this year should break record production in the state, with an updated estimate yesterday (29/09) of 3.59 million tons of the cereal, which represents an increase in 70.95% compared to last year (2.1 million tons). According to the Conjunctural Newsletter produced and released this Thursday (30/09) by the Planning Management of Emater/RS-Ascar, linked to the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Development (Seapdr), 49% of the cultivated area is in grain filling phase, 37% in flowering, 9% in maturation and 5% still in germination and vegetative development. Producers intensify activities to prepare areas for soy planting ...

Source: GrupoCultivar