Rain delays planting and limits rice supply in Rio Grande do Sul

With a focus on the sowing of the 2025/26 crop, the supply of husked rice remains limited in Rio Grande do Sul, according to a survey by Cepea. The situation has worsened in recent weeks due to the intense rains that hit the state, compromising the planting schedule in various microregions. The climatic impact has generated an alert among rice growers and sector agents. With the soil waterlogged and flooded areas, planting faces significant delays, which may compromise the ideal crop window. Rio Grande do Sul accounts for about 70% of the national rice production. Despite the lower supply of raw material, buyers of processed rice report difficulties in marketing the final product. Prices of industrialized rice encounter resistance in the market, limiting adjustments in the acquisition of husked rice. Contributors consulted by Cepea indicate that the lots recently negotiated represent less than half of the volume usually purchased, evidencing a sluggish market at the end of the ...