Santiago de Estero estimates 42% fewer hectares of corn for the next campaign

Published Oct 25, 2024

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The Córdoba Grain Exchange has made a preliminary estimate for the crop surface area for Santiago del Estero province for the 2024/25 campaign. The area allocated for corn is projected to decrease by 42% due to the stunting complex, while the surface area for soybeans and sunflowers is expected to increase by 36% and 45% respectively. The decision to plant corn has been delayed due to potential leafhopper issues, and the presence of wild corn has been reported with varying levels in different departments.

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The Córdoba Grain Exchange made the first estimate of the surface area for the 2024/25 campaign in Santiago del Estero. 42% less corn is expected in the province, while for soybeans and sunflowers, the surface area for the crops would increase by 36% and 45% respectively. The main reason that influenced the decision to plant corn was the impact of the stunting complex. According to collaborators, since the planting was done late, they are waiting to see if leafhoppers fall into the traps, since this could modify the initial estimate of corn. Regarding the survey of wild corn, ...

Source: Chacra Magazine