Spain: In Córdoba, the La Niña effect was softened by timely rains

In 2021, Córdoba, Argentina, experienced varied agricultural outcomes due to weather conditions. Despite the "La Niña" phenomenon, favorable rains in January and March led to an increase in planted hectares for corn and oilseeds compared to previous years. The corn planting reached 2,548,800 hectares, with a forecasted production of 16,678,600 tons, showing a 15% decrease from the previous season but a 5% increase compared to the average of the last five years. The late corn lots were slightly affected by hydric and thermal stress.

Oilseed planting totaled 4,319,000 hectares, with a forecasted production of 13,200,400 tonnes, marking a 5% decrease from the 2019/20 campaign but a 4% increase compared to the five-year average. Soymon cultivation experienced a 25% increase in sowing for the 2020/21 season, reaching 120,600 hectares, with a predicted production of 385 thousand tons, which is 15% higher than the previous season and 9% higher than the average of the last five seasons.

Sunflower cultivation faced challenges due to high rainfall in January but overall, the crops were in good condition with no significant pests or diseases reported. The early soybean batches and late plantings were defining their yields, and the forecasted yields for corn, oilseeds, and soymon were to exceed the 2019/20 campaign, showing resilience despite the initial weather challenges.