BA: cotton records retraction in cultivated area

Unlike other crops, cotton is expected to see a reduction in the cultivated area in the 2025/26 season in Western Bahia. Aiba estimates a 2.4% decrease, from 413 thousand to 403 thousand hectares. According to information from Aiba's 2025/26 Crop Report, the expected average productivity is 332 arrobas per hectare, maintaining the same level as the previous cycle. The projected total production is 2.006 million tons of cotton in the boll. The reduction in area reflects a strategic move by the sector, which seeks greater efficiency in the use of inputs and profitability per hectare. The cultivation of cotton demands high investment and intensive technical management, which requires a careful evaluation of the productive potential of the cultivated areas. The report does not present specific data on marketing at this initial stage of the season, but the international market scenario, with variations in prices and logistics costs, also influences the decisions of cotton growers. ...