Soybeans in Parana, Brazil is 80% harvested vs. 60% last year

Published 2024년 3월 26일

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Farmers in Parana, southern Brazil, have achieved a significant milestone in their agricultural activities, with 80% of the 2023/24 soybean crop already harvested, marking the fastest pace in eight years. This achievement is largely due to early planting in September and favorable weather conditions. Additionally, the state has nearly completed safrinha corn planting, reaching 96%, and despite a slight reduction in planned acreage, the crop's conditions look promising. Parana, being the second-largest producer after Mato Grosso, is on track for a productive agricultural season.

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Farmers in the state of Parana in southern Brazil had harvested 80% of their 2023/24 soybeans as of earlier this week compared to 60% last year according to the Department of Rural Economics (Deral). This represents an advance of 7% for the week and is the fastest harvest pace in eight years. The harvest is accelerated because the soybeans were planted earlier than normal last September and periods of hot and dry weather during the growing season accelerated the plant development. Safrinha corn planting in the state was 96% complete earlier this week compared to 77% last year. This represents an advance of 5% for the week. The safrinha corn is rated 8% average and 92% good. In general, the safrinha corn was planted within the ideal planting window which should reduce the risk of frost before the crop is mature, especially in western and southern Parana where the potential frost risk is greatest. Farmers are expected to plant 2.4 million hectares of ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult