The Ministry of Agriculture has released the latest edition of the Agricultural Zoning for Climatic Risk (Zarc) for rainfed sugarcane, the first update since 2018 and following the revocation of the ZAE Cana. The study used a new risk calculation approach, added more soil classes, and expanded the climatic series (1992-2022), redefining acceptable areas and risk levels. Despite the legal release of municipalities in the Amazon and Pantanal, modifications were limited, with limits imposed owing to heavy rains or high temperatures. For other reasons, such as cachaça and fodder, the Zarc expanded its territory.
Source: RPA News (*Translated by Ia Niani)
NEW REGULATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR SUGAR CANE PLANTING ZONES IN BRAZIL
Published On - 30 de January de 2026