Brazil: How is the agricultural chain in Rio Grande do Sul?

Published Jun 7, 2024

Tridge summary

Severe flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in late April and early May 2024, caused significant damage to rural and urban areas, affecting over 19,000 rural families and more than 48,000 producers. The floods led to the destruction of infrastructure, loss of housing and production facilities, and substantial losses in grain and dairy production. Soil erosion and pasture damage were also extensive, with over 2.7 million hectares affected. The floods have also made grazing difficult and increased the consumption of silage. The floods have also challenged the health management of dairy herds and led to the redesign of cities and production sites. Some producers have been relocated or have changed their agricultural activities due to the damage.

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To continue reading the article, log in with your account or register with MilkPoint. Get access to exclusive content! The torrential rains that occurred in Rio Grande do Sul, during the end of April and the first half of May 2024, caused destruction, affecting both rural and urban areas. Furthermore, thousands of rural buildings, including houses, warehouses and silos, were damaged, seriously harming the lives of more than 19 thousand rural families, who lost part of their production and housing infrastructure. Losses in grain production were significant, affecting more than 48 thousand producers, especially for soybean, corn and bean crops. Regarding dairy production, approximately 10 million liters of milk were not collected due to the destruction of roads and facilities. In addition to production losses, there are significant soil losses through erosion. It is estimated that 2.7 million hectares in 405 municipalities were affected, requiring the recovery of fertility and the ...

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