Cooperative exceeds target and harvests 58.7 thousand tons of barley

The Capal cooperative concluded the barley harvest with a result above expectations and superior quality of the grains. According to Maltaria Campos Gerais, where the entire production is destined, almost 100% of the volume will be classified as brewer's barley, fully meeting the requirements for malting. With over 14 thousand hectares cultivated, Capal reached 58.7 thousand tons, surpassing by 12% the initial projection of 52 thousand tons for the 2025 harvest. The regional coordinator of Agricultural Technical Assistance of the cooperative, Roberto Martins, highlighted that the regular climate during the winter was decisive for the performance of the crops. “Despite the smaller volume, the rains occurred in a regular and well-distributed manner, and this avoided periods of water stress that could compromise productivity. The distribution of water was adequate at critical moments of the cycle, especially for barley which has its planting anticipated,” he adds. The quality also ...