PARA’S GRAIN HARVEST JUMP 10%, BUT FARMERS EYE RISKY WEATHER AHEAD

According to Conab’s 11th survey, Pará’s grain output is projected to rise by 10% for the 2024-25 harvest, totaling 6.8 million tons. This growth is driven by a 7.5% expansion in planted area coupled with a 2.3% gain in productivity. Corn is the standout, with a 22.6% increase in the North’s first harvest, supported by favorable weather and technology. Sorghum also outperformed expectations, showing resilience in areas with inadequate water. Despite the positive outlook, Conab warns of climate dangers, such as above-average rainfall in the state’s north and below-average precipitation in the center-south, where soil moisture is already dropping.
Source: ORÍGEO / Notícias Agrícolas (*Translated by Ia Niani)