2025-26 GRAIN HARVEST FORECAST TO HIT 353.4 MILLION TONS

Brazil is projected to harvest a record 353.4 million tons of grain in the 2025-26 harvest, a 0.3% increase, according to the National Supply Company (Conab). While average productivity dipped slightly, planted area expanded 1.9% to 83.3 million hectares. Soybeans lead the gains with a record 178 million tons forecast. Corn production, however, is expected to fall 1.9% to 138.4 million tons. Rice and bean output, though down, remain sufficient for domestic demand. Domestic corn consumption continues to rise, driven by ethanol, with exports forecast at 46.5 million tons and stable stocks until 2027.
Source: Cana Online (*Translated by Ia Niani)