According to Emater/RS-Ascar’s most recent Economic Information release, the area seeded with corn in Rio Grande do Sul has surpassed 55% of the forecast for the 2023-2024 cycle, which is predicted to total 817,521 hectares. The crops are at the germination and vegetative growth stages now. Sowing is approaching completion in the state’s West, Northwest, and North areas. Rainfall slowed planting work in the South, Central, and Northeast areas. The increased moisture in the soil rendered agricultural machinery slow and, in some cases, hampered seed germination. A planted area of 364,291 hectares is scheduled for the 2023-2024 harvest, with an expected productivity of 39,088 kg/ha.
Source: Agrolink (*Translated by Ia Niani)