Soybean planting begins with delays and uncertainties in Paraná

The Expedição Soja Brasil, showcased in the latest program, arrived in Paraná at a time of apprehension for rural producers. The sowing of the 2025/26 crop officially began on September 1, but progress was irregular in various regions of the state due to insufficient soil moisture. In areas like Londrina, planting is delayed, a direct reflection of the lack of rainfall in the early weeks of the season. The first significant precipitations only occurred in mid-October, compromising the initial development of the crops and reducing the productive potential. "Those who planted early made a bad deal. Most held off planting, and this will have consequences on the second corn crop, which may become unfeasible due to the delay," reported rural producer Antônio Sampaio from Londrina. According to him, the problem adds to two consecutive years of poor results due to the lack of rain. The scenario is aggravated by the sequence of climate-affected crops and low productive results. The ...