Soybean planting advanced last week but remained behind schedule in Brazil

concentrates rainfall from the center to the south of the country, which naturally favors crop progress in states such as Paraná and Santa Catarina, and, to a lesser extent, Rio Grande do Sul. On the other hand, the situation in the Northeast region is noteworthy: although there is still no significant compromise of productive potential, November becomes crucial, as a greater volume of rain is needed to ensure adequate crop development. If rainfall remains irregular in the coming few weeks, some areas of MATOPIBA may face reduced productivity or a more significant need for replanting. The planting is progressing and already accounts for approximately 46.2% of the total estimated area for soybeans. In the week earlier, the pace was around 34.1%, while in the same period of 2024 the rate was approximately 52.9%. On average, over the last five crops, the progress is close to 55%, which indicates a delay in some regions and planting windows. This delay is beginning to attract ...