PR 2024/25 Harvest: harvests continue to advance

The soybean harvest in Paraná advanced during the last week, with the improvement in the weather conditions, according to information from the Department of Rural Economy (Deral), of the State Secretariat of Agriculture. The dry weather favored the work of the harvesters, tractors and trucks.

However, losses are still being recorded, mainly due to the water deficit that affected the crop throughout the cycle. According to producers, if weather conditions remain favorable over the next two weeks, the harvest should accelerate.

Meanwhile, the first corn crop is being harvested as expected, although the rains forecast for next week, even in reduced quantities, could compromise the progress of activities. On the other hand, the second corn crop faces a more worrying situation.

Sowing of the crop is delayed due to the lack of rain and the hot, dry weather. This has led to low soil moisture, which could result in irregular stands and even replanting in some areas. Proagro has already been activated in some locations, and losses are seen as an increasing possibility.

In relation to beans, the lack of rain and the attack of whiteflies ("Bemisia tabaci", click here) have caused difficulties. Controlling the pest, which requires constant applications of insecticides, has been problematic, and producers fear a reduction in productivity. 

Although the sowing of the 2nd crop is underway, the low volume of rainfall and high temperatures in recent days have generated concern about the development of crops. The lack of precipitation has also slowed down planting, putting the crop at risk of facing a critical period of adverse weather.

Finally, wheat is facing a challenging scenario in the state. The areas designated for the crop are still occupied by soybeans, which are approaching maturity. In addition, producers are increasingly opting for sowing oats, which offer a better cost-benefit ratio in terms of soil fertility and lower production costs when compared to wheat.