Brazil: Bean production in Paraná shows high profitability

The outlook for bean production in Paraná is promising, as indicated in the weekly agricultural situation bulletin of the Department of Rural Economy (Deral), released this Thursday (12) by the State Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply. The state records estimated production costs of R$131.12 per 60 kg bag in the first harvest and R$133.28 in the second harvest. With market prices ranging from R$150.00 to R$250.00 per bag, the profit margin can reach up to 60%. For black beans, the average price was recorded at R$213.87. Despite the good economic outlook, the weather has imposed challenges on producers. The harvest of the first crop, which began on December 2, has advanced only 1% due to constant rain, which also threatens the quality of the grains ready for harvest. Approximately 4% of the areas that have been maturing for more than two weeks are at risk of pod sprouting, which could harm production. However, the bulletin highlights that 93% of the crops are still classified as ...