According to Emater-RS, corn planting for the 2023-24 harvest has started in Rio Grande do Sul, a significant producing state in Brazil. Unlike other states in the center-south, Rio Grande do Sul only has one corn crop during the year, typically harvested in the summer. This crop is crucial in meeting the robust demand of the state’s meat industry. However, due to dry climatic conditions in recent years, the productive potential of Rio Grande do Sul has been limited. Despite this, the state remains one of Brazil’s largest corn producers during the summer season.
Source: Reuters (*Translated by Ia Niani)