Brazil: Variable climate conditions challenge wheat planting in Rio Grande do Sul

Wheat planting in Rio Grande do Sul faces significant challenges due to variable weather conditions. In some regions, frequent rains have delayed sowing, while in others, high soil humidity delays plant emergence and development. To date, 85% of the estimated area of 1,312,488 hectares has been planted in this harvest. According to the Economic Information released by Emater/RS-Ascar on July 18, in the administrative region of Bagé, wheat planting is almost completed on the Western Border. However, producers are apprehensive due to high production costs and unattractive grain prices. Financial agents provided, on average, R$3,150.00 per hectare to finance crops, requiring a productivity of 45 bags per hectare to cover costs, in addition to insurance and leasing expenses. In the Campaign, producers in Hulha Negra, Candiota and Aceguá face difficulties in accessing inputs due to credit restrictions resulting from a summer harvest frustrated by excessive rains in May. This can lead ...