The Sugarcane Technology Center (CTC) reports that new varieties of sugarcane can increase agricultural output by 20%, leading to benefits of up to 2 tons per hectare. Regardless, the 2024-2025 harvest was hindered by climate issues, including fires that covered 414 thousand hectares and extreme weather (“triple 30”). However, the average was 79.8 t/ha, which surpassed the normal rate of 78.1 t/ha. Crushing is expected to reach 600 million tons in 2025-2026, although supply may be temporarily limited due to reforestation of 180,000 hectares. Promising to generate substantial financial returns of BRL 3 million over five years, modern varieties and biotechnology aim to forestall future losses. Climate neutrality is expected by 2025. Good management will be necessary for the following harvest.
Source: Pensar Agro / Ponta Porã Informa (*Translated by Ia Niani)
SUGARCANE HARVEST ACHIEVES RECORD AVERAGE PRODUCTIVITY OF 79.8 TONS PER HECTARE
Published On - 30 de January de 2025