Brazil: Wheat production in Santa Catarina is estimated to increase by 40.8% in the 2024/2025 harvest

Published Nov 13, 2024

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Santa Catarina's wheat production is projected to see a significant increase of 40.8% in the 2024/2025 harvest, reaching 433 thousand tons from 307 thousand tons, despite a decrease in the planted area. This surge is part of a broader trend, with state production growing by 180% and Brazil's production increasing by 76% over the past six years. Santa Catarina now ranks 5th among the country's largest wheat producers. The State Secretariat for Agriculture and Livestock (SAR) is backing the sector through support programs, aiming to further modernize and enhance wheat production. Initiatives like the Terra Boa Program and the Grain Sector Chamber are designed to improve soil, boost crop productivity, and identify development opportunities within the sector.

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Wheat production in Santa Catarina in the 2024/2025 harvest is expected to increase by 40.8%. So far, it has gone from 307 thousand tons to 433 thousand tons harvested, even with a reduction in the planted area from 137.5 thousand hectares to 121.3 thousand hectares, compared to the same period in the 2023/2024 harvest (Epagri/Cepa data). The State Secretariat for Agriculture and Livestock (SAR) reactivated the Grain Sector Chamber this year and is offering support programs for this important production chain in the state. Wheat is the second most cultivated cereal in the world. In the last six years, wheat production in Santa Catarina has grown by 180%, while the national production has increased by 76%. According to data from the National Supply Company (Conab), the state of Santa Catarina ranks 5th in the national ranking of the largest wheat producers. The Brazilian harvest in 2024/2025 is close to 7.5 million tons. Brazil's consumption is between 11 and 12 million tons. ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas