Mato Grosso do Sul is expected to produce more than 10.2 million tons of corn in the second 2024-2025 harvest, a 20.6% increase over the previous one, according to Aprosoja/MS. The cultivated area will be 2.2 million hectares, with an expected average production of 80.8 bags per hectare, a growth of 20.5%. Planting has already started, with the southern region first (6%), followed by the middle (3.5%), and the north (0.3%). Over last year, the planted area has grown by 0.7% percentage point. Depending on the weather, the ideal sowing season is from January to March to encourage good crop development.
Source: Capital News (*Translated by Ia Niani)
MATO GROSSO DO SUL SET TO INCREASE CORN PRODUCTION BY 20.6% IN 2024-2025
Published On - 7 de February de 2025