Wheat has harvest progress and pressure from imports

Part of the crop faced high DON at the beginning, and about 10% may be destined for animal feed. The expectation is for improvement after rest and machinery, allowing for an estimated local consumption of 1.5 million tons and an additional import of 400 thousand for blend adjustments. Approximately 1.2 million tons have already been negotiated, while of the more than 700 thousand destined for export, 344.9 thousand have been nominated and 335.9 thousand shipped. Prices range between R$ 1,080 and R$ 1,150 at the mills and up to R$ 1,180 at the port, with the value to the producer falling to R$ 54 in Panambi. In Santa Catarina, the harvest is advancing with good quality, high pH, and occasional reports of lower productivity. Asking prices remain at R$ 1,200 per ton, while buyers indicate up to R$ 1,150. Prices paid to wheat growers vary from R$ 60.33 to R$ 64 depending on the region. In Paraná, the market is stalled by the maintenance period of the mills, which concentrate ...