Wheat harvest progresses despite occasional delays

The wheat harvest in Rio Grande do Sul is technically concluded, with only spot areas in the Campos de Cima da Serra remaining, where work was delayed due to the precipitation recorded on December 8. This information is contained in the Conjunctural Report released this Thursday (18) by Emater/RS-Ascar. According to the entity, the final average productivity of the crop was estimated at 3,012 kilograms per hectare. The survey points to significant variations in yield among the crops, a reflection of the climatic conditions throughout the cycle and the different levels of technological investment adopted by the producers. "There was observed the presence of areas with high, intermediate, and low yield, according to the management and the productive environment," informs Emater/RS-Ascar. Regarding quality, the harvested grains presented an industrial standard considered satisfactory, especially in the crops with a higher technological level. According to the report, in these areas ...