With more than 1.4 million hectares, Rio Grande do Sul plans to plant its largest area of wheat in 42 years, according to the forecast released last week by Emater. Venâncio Aires is one of the cities that will contribute to this increase. Venâncio remains among the largest tobacco producers and has established itself as an important grain producer. According to the local Emater, there are more than 1,100 hectares of wheat projected, an increase of 54% when compared to 2021. The city could set a record in 2022, with 3,100 tons of wheat to be harvested at the end of the year. “If confirmed, it is the largest area and production of all time”, said Vicente Fin, the head of Emater office. Between 2020 and 2021, the planted area grew by 130%. Considering the projected harvest of 3 thousand tons in 2022, agricultural economy should also grow.
Source: Agrolink (*Translated by Ia Niani)