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Sorghum production should advance this season in Brazil

Sorghum
Brazil
Published Jan 15, 2022

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For the total 2021/22 harvest, the estimate is a stability of 864.7 thousand hectares in the sorghum planted area and more than 2.4 million tons produced, 18.5% higher than the previous cycle. The data are projections of the National Supply Company (Conab). In Maranhão, the sorghum crop is grown in the southern region of the state, after the soybean harvest and the planting of safrinha corn. The sowing and establishment of crops will be carried out between the end of February and March 2022.

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So far, due to less interest in cultivation, the estimate is for a total sown area remaining at 9.9 thousand hectares, and with an average productivity of 2,272 kg/ha and a 2.3% increase in production. In Piauí, the sorghum crop in the state is planted as a second crop, in succession to soybean. Sowing takes place between late March and early April. As it is a more rustic crop and has less water requirement than corn, some producers chose to invest in this crop. Information collected from producers suggests the intention to cultivate this crop, but still without a definition of area. The forecast is for a 36.1% increase in productivity and production. In Rio Grande do Norte, the dual purpose sorghum crop has become one of the main alternatives for bulky food for herds, especially cattle, since most of the plant's production goes to animal feed (forage). As the survey considers only grain sorghum, an area of 600 hectares is estimated for the current season, and a growth of 31.2% in ...
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