Porto Alegre, November 4th, 2024 – The planting of the new Brazilian soybean crop once again registered significant progress in the period between October 26 and November 1, overcoming accumulated delays at the national level and especially in the state of Mato Grosso. Work is above the same period last year and the five-year average for the period.
According to a survey conducted by SAFRAS & Mercado, through November 1, Brazilian growers had planted 52.9% of the total area expected for the country in the 2024/25 crop. The rate is equivalent to approximately 25.069 mln hectares planted, out of a total of 47.401 mln hectares estimated for planting. The previous week, the rate was 36.1%, while in the same period last year the rate was 47.4%. The five-year average for the period is 46.5%.
In Rio Grande do Sul, out of a total area estimated at 6.87 mln hectares, 11% were sown, or approximately 756 thousand hectares. The previous week, 4% were sown, while in the same period last year the rate was 5%. The five-year average is 8%.
In Paraná, 77% of the area destined for soybeans were sown. The rate is equivalent to approximately 4.543 mln hectares planted, out of a total of 5.9 mln hectares estimated for the state. The previous week, the rate was 65%. In the same period last year, the rate was 72%, while the five-year average for the period is 67.4%.
In Mato Grosso, out of a total expected area of 12.58 mln hectares, 80% have already been sown, equivalent to approximately 10.064 mln hectares. The previous week, the rate was 56%. In the same period last year, the rate was 84%, while the five-year average for the period is 79%.
In Mato Grosso do Sul, out of a total estimated area of 4.35 mln hectares, 65% have been sown, or approximately 2.828 mln hectares. The previous week, the rate was 50%. In the same period last year, 59% had been sown. The five-year average for the period is 56.8%.
In Goiás, out of an expected area of 4.85 mln hectares, 63% have been sown, or approximately 3.056 mln hectares. The previous week, the rate was 35%. In the same period last year, the rate was 44%, while the five-year average for the period is 46%.
In São Paulo, out of a total expected area of 1.44 mln hectares, 56% were sown, or approximately 806 thousand hectares. The previous week, the rate was 34%. In the same period last year, 35% had been sown. The five-year average for the period is 40.8%.
In Minas Gerais, 45% were sown, or approximately 1.058 mln hectares out of a total area estimated at 2.35 mln hectares. The previous week, the rate was 26%. In the same period last year, 33% had been sown. The five-year average for the period is 36%.
In Bahia, out of a total expected area of 2.1 mln hectares, 20% were sown, or approximately 420 thousand hectares. In the previous week, the rate was 15%. In the same period last year, the rate was 12%, while the five-year average for the period is 11.7%.
Climate maps now indicate a period of heavy rainfall over the states in the Southeast and Midwest regions and the state of Paraná between November 2 and 8, which could prevent farm machines from advancing better. The other states in the South region, as well as some states in the North and Northeast regions, should also receive moisture but with lower accumulations.
In the period between November 9 and 15, heavy rainfall is expected for the states in the North and Northeast regions, as well as the states of Mato Grosso, Goiás, and sections of Minas Gerais. Such conditions could once again hinder the progress of machines. In other growing states, some moisture is expected but without excess.
Safras News