It is difficult to make money from corn

The profitability of corn in Brazil continues to be a challenge, especially in the face of real production costs and the behavior of the international market. According to an analysis by TF Agroeconômica, profitability depends on how the producer considers their costs. If only seeds, inputs, fuel, and interest are taken into account, the estimated cost is R$ 32.00 per sack. However, when all costs are included — as per the DERAL-PR spreadsheet — the value rises to R$ 73.55/sack, revealing a loss scenario. The consultancy reinforces that “your accountant is your best friend” in this type of evaluation. The international market continues to be pressured by the record harvest in the United States, which has reduced prices in Chicago to historically low levels, affecting global values. In contrast, the good domestic demand — driven by the meat and ethanol industries — supports domestic prices. The recent resumption of poultry meat exports has also given new momentum to domestic ...