Argentina: The low appearance of the leafhopper can boost the planting of corn

Published 2024년 11월 22일

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The article highlights a positive development for Argentina's corn sowing plans for the 2024/25 campaign, with reduced presence of leafhoppers and diseases, as reported by the National Monitoring Network of Dalbulus maidis. This finding has sparked optimism in the seed sector, led by the Association of Argentine Cooperatives (ACA), which anticipates an increase in the planting of late corn varieties. Despite the potential lower yield compared to early corn, late corn can still be profitable with the right management, including hybrid and nutrition choices. The Rosario Stock Exchange predicts that almost 8 million hectares will be planted with corn, with a potential production of between 51 and 52 million tons. ACA is ready to support producers with a comprehensive package of advice, hybrids, phytosanitary products, fertilizers, and financing options.

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After the latest data from the National Monitoring Network of Dalbulus maidis coordinated by Maizar became known, the initial estimates on corn sowing are being modified and there are prospects of an increase in the hectares planted with late varieties. At least that is what they believe in the seed sector, where they are predisposed to this better scenario for corn in Argentina, after the leafhopper and the complex of diseases it carries caused the loss of almost 12 million tons of corn in the 2023/24 campaign. Now, however, monitoring shows that “there is no presence of the pest in some areas and low or scarce in others.” In this context, the agronomist Agustín Sosa, Seed Manager of ACA (Association of Argentine Cooperatives), considered that “the low appearance of the leafhopper can boost corn sowing.” In addition, ACA pointed out that “by locating the critical period of the crop at a time of the year with less atmospheric demand, a very good yield floor is achieved.” Another ...

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