CORN PLANTING REACHES NEW HEIGHTS IN MATO GROSSO

Mato Grosso saw a 17.20 percentage point rise in corn planting last week, reaching 23.46% of the area by February 7. Despite the increase, Imea reports that the pace is slower than the previous cycle (42.14%) and the historical average (36.10%). With 34.13 percent of the planted land, the mid-north region is second only to the north with 29.61 percent. The soybean harvest is causing a holdup, affecting the use of machinery in crops. This, in turn, could postpone planting until February 28, putting corn at risk of a water shortage.
Source: Canal Rural (*Translated by Ia Niani)