Josmar Verillo, CEO of Santa Eliza Agroflorestal, projected a 2025/26 sugarcane harvest in Brazil’s Center-South region at 560 million tons, with a productivity of 75 tons per hectare. This forecast contrasts with Orplana’s, which expects 582 million tons. Factors like drought, heat, and September’s fires contributed to this year’s problematic harvest, affecting future seasons. Verillo also noted the late spring rains in 2024, delaying sugarcane development. Additionally, there’s a 20% reduction in first-cut sugarcane planting, and a seedling shortage may prevent area expansion to compensate for losses.
Source: Nova Cana
CENTER-SOUTH SHOULD HARVEST 560 MILLION TONS OF SUGARCANE IN 2025/26, SANTA ELIZA PROJECTS
Published On - 24 de October de 2024