APRIL SHOWERS BOOST MATO GROSSO’S SECOND CORN HARVEST TO 10.2 MILLION TONS

The April rains aided the development of Mato Grosso do Sul’s second corn crop, which is expected to yield 10.2 million tons, a 20.6% increase over the previous harvest, according to Aprosoja/MS. Approximately 76% of crops are in good health, particularly in the North, Northeast, and West areas, where the index reaches 90%. The average productivity is 80.8 bags per hectare on a cultivated area of 2.1 million hectares. The harvest starts at the end of May and lasts until August, with a peak in July. Despite the hopeful situation, the institution warns of climate risks such as droughts and frosts, which can still influence production.
Source: MS Todo Dia (*Translated by Ia Niani)