With the intensification of rice planting in Rio Grande do Sul, work is practically completed in all municipalities, with the exception of specific areas and in some areas of the Central region. The climate favored the germination and emergence of the grains. In addition, the application of pre- and post-emergence herbicides and the beginning of irrigation occur. In the South region, there was a small increase in the implanted area of 1.5% over the initial estimate. Again there was a drop in the price of rice in the shell in RS, pointing to a price of R $ 41.11, falling 0.05% in the week. According to information collected from the Pelotas industry, during the week prices of rice in type one shell, with yield between 57% and 59% of whole grains and with cash payment, point to values of R $ 42.50 / sc . of 50 kilos.
Src.: Canal Rural