​What to expect from common beans in the 2016/17 harvest?

When talking about bean cultivation, we need to briefly contextualize that it is a grain with abundant consumption here in the country. And just like other nations with this habit, production meets domestic demand, stabilized at 15kg/inhabitant/year in Brazil. This, without counting the Argentine production of black beans, which mainly serves the Rio de Janeiro market. Therefore, using simplified logic, one can imagine what to expect from prices and production fields, consequently.

What logic? If there is any commodity Paying well, farmers seek this crop with the intention of reducing risk and increasing profits, as was the example of corn in the 2015/16 harvest. Subsequently, harvest and winter beans lose planting area in the Cerrado. And, that's it, supply decreases and the price rises.

So, what is the true role of beans in agribusiness? In order not to leave single rice on Brazilians' plates, beans are squeezed into between 10% and 15% of the planted area, considering the total area occupied by grain agriculture in Brazil in the three harvests. It should also be noted that after two harvests with reduced space in the field for common beans, this time an increase of 20% in the first harvest is estimated.

This market has factors that require analysis. Perishability of the product, dispute over area with corn, influence of supply and demand for soybeans in the market, zero international trade and stabilized demand can mean distrust. However, the high price due to three consecutive years of reduced supply is very encouraging for the cultivation of beans in succession to soybeans. The increase in rural credit for the crop in question is another considerable factor. There is certainly a record of growth in the volume of financing. Both in PRONAF and in total loans for this crop. Promising market this harvest.

Before hitting the hammer, there is another important point. The launch of new cultivars for the Brazilian market. In the scenario of resumption of growth in this branch of agribusiness, it is important to highlight the completion of research that will launch the super early bean cultivar. Great opportunity for the farmer.

What's new? The innovation lies in planting a cultivar that promises to complete the cycles within 55 days, given optimal conditions for the adaptability and productive stability of the material. The innovation lies in actually competing with corn in the off-season, even offering fewer risks. Because, with this precocity, it would be ready for harvest even before the rains completely dry out.

So, economically it is more viable in this 2016/17 harvest due to market prices, considering the corn and soybean scenarios. With a novelty, new cultivars arriving to further stimulate this essentially Brazilian agricultural chain, increasing cultivation possibilities. Expectations are for great results.