Argentina: They estimate drops in wheat and chickpea production due to droughts in Córdoba

Published 2020년 11월 27일

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The article highlights asurvey by the local Cereal Exchange (Bccba) in Córdoba, Argentina, which has predicted a significant drop in wheat and chickpea yields for the 2020/2021 campaign, attributing the decline to drought conditions. Wheat production is projected to reach 1.4 million tons from 1.2 million hectares, with an average yield of 16 quintals per hectare. Chickpea production, on the other hand, is expected to be 19,800 tons from 17,800 hectares, with a yield of 13.6 quintals per hectare. The adverse climatic conditions, particularly a lack of rainfall from August to October, have led to this reduced production, with the Bccba describing the campaign as one to be forgotten by producers.

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The production of wheat and chickpea will register a notable drop in yields for the 2020/2021 campaign in the province of Córdoba, as a consequence of the lack of rain, according to the survey carried out by the local Cereal Exchange (Bccba). The Department of Agronomic Information of the Bccba, reported today that in the case of wheat, only 68% of the 1.2 million hectares sown will be harvested, which would mean a production of 1.4 million tons. So far, 17% of the total wheat planted has been harvested, and the average yield is 16 quintals per hectare. Regarding chickpea, of the 17,800 hectares sown, 18% was lost due to drought and health problems. With a yield of 13.6 quintals per hectare and a final production calculated at 19,800 tons. The low production has to do with the adverse climatic context, and since during August until October the rains were lower than the historical average, which ...

Source: Grupolaprovincia