The next rice crop in Rio Grande do Sul is being planned in a scenario of uncertainties and concern among the producers. According to the Federation of Rice Growers Associations of Rio Grande do Sul (Federarroz), factors such as restricted credit, high interest rates, and the fall of the dollar are expected to directly impact the planning of the new season. According to the president of the entity, Denis Dias Nunes, the sector may maintain or even reduce the planting area, reflecting the increased indebtedness of producers and the still considered low prices in the market. Even with a recent recovery in quotations, many producers have been choosing to hold off on selling rice, waiting for more favorable market conditions. This behavior, according to Federarroz, reflects the need to improve profitability in the face of high costs and tight margins. Furthermore, the beginning of a new production cycle occurs in a more challenging financial context, which reinforces the caution in ...