The weather is pressing and the weeds are advancing in the thick crops.

The latest report "Smart Agronomy #3 – Current Crops of Southeastern Buenos Aires", corresponding to the period from January 24 to 30, shows a productive scenario mainly conditioned by the water deficit, which begins to compromise the general condition of the crops in the region. According to the survey, the accumulated rainfall is insufficient, and it is estimated that rainfalls above 20 millimeters would be necessary to generate a significant improvement in the condition of the plots. Pests: captures are low and levels are controlled Monitoring by light traps indicated a slight decrease in the captures of the main species of lepidopterans compared to the previous week. Among them stand out the isoca bolillera, gata peluda, isoca militar verdadera, brown caterpillar, isoca desgranadora, and stem borer. In all cases, the recorded levels remain low, in line with the dry environmental conditions of recent days. The report emphasizes that this type of tool does not replace field ...