More than 90% of RS barley must supply the beer industry

Published Dec 8, 2024

Tridge summary

Despite a 6% decrease in cultivated area, Brazilian barley production has seen a 13% increase to 442 thousand tons, thanks to improved productivity and climate conditions. The majority of the production meets the quality standards required for the malt industry, crucial for the beer industry, and is expected to reach over 90% utilization. However, demand exceeds supply, with Brazil needing approximately 1.1 million tons of grain annually, indicating a potential expansion opportunity for the barley market, either in beer or animal feed sectors. The article also highlights the challenges and opportunities in barley cultivation in Brazil, particularly with shifting demand and the potential impact of climate conditions on grain quality.

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Original content

The weather has helped Brazilian barley production. Despite the drop in the cultivated area, the good productivity of the crops resulted in a 13% increase in volume compared to last year. The grains have also met the beer quality parameters for the malt industry. The climate frustration with the 2023 winter harvest impacted barley production, with repercussions in the reduction of the cultivated area this year. The drop in the area was 6% compared to the previous year, a reduction that was offset by the increase in productivity, resulting in a 13% higher production volume, reaching 442 thousand tons of barley. “Last year, only 30% of the barley production in Rio Grande do Sul was used for malt production and 70% of the harvest in Paraná served the beer industry. This harvest, I believe that the utilization will be over 90%, with excellent quality grains for malting”, assesses Embrapa Trigo researcher Aloisio Vilarinho. The researcher's observation has been confirmed by the ...

Source: CanalRural