Record sugarcane production in Brazil worries the Argentine industry

Published 2024년 4월 25일

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Brazil is projected to set a record in sugar cane production for the 2023-2024 harvest, with a significant increase in productivity and yield per hectare. This has led to a substantial rise in sugar and ethanol production. However, this development has raised concerns in Tucumán, particularly with regards to the potential impact on the local industry and production. The situation underscores the need for clear policies and regulations, especially in price regulation and the use of bioethanol in gasoline. The radical legislator José Seleme has emphasized the importance of adhering to the agreed terms in the biofuels regime to promote the use of renewable energy sources and protect the environment.

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Brazil's announcement about record sugar cane production in the 2023-2024 harvest has generated concern in the political and agricultural spheres of Tucumán. This increase is largely due to a notable 16.2% increase in productivity, reaching 85,580 kilos per hectare, a result of favorable weather conditions and greater investments in the sector. Despite a slight increase of 0.5% in the harvested area, which now covers 8.33 million hectares, the yield per hectare has made a significant difference. Sugar production has experienced a historic increase of 24.1%, reaching 45.68 million tons in the 2023-2024 season. Likewise, the production of ethanol derived from sugar cane has increased by 11.9%, reaching 29,690 million liters. This productive reality aroused concern in the Argentine industry. In this way, the radical legislator José Seleme expressed his concern about this situation, highlighting that the estimated production of 713.2 million tons of sugar cane in the neighboring ...

Source: Chacra Magazine