PR 2025/26 Harvest: Harvests advance and soybeans enter preparation

The Department of Rural Economy (Deral) reported that harvests are progressing in Paraná during the week of August 26th to September 1st. Coffee is nearing completion, the second corn crop is practically finished, and wheat harvesting is beginning in advanced areas. Producers are accelerating soybean pre-planting, as the end of the sanitary drought in some regions approaches.

Coffee harvesting is over 90% complete in much of the state and is already underway in some areas. Productivity is close to estimates. Recent frosts may affect the next harvest, despite positive yield and quality.

The second corn crop leaves few remaining areas. Reduced grain moisture benefits harvesters. Yields are within expectations, with occasional losses due to drought at the beginning of the season. Summer corn is already entering the soil in some locations. Staggered planting due to a possible late cold front and fluctuating humidity.

Wheat progresses through stages, from vegetative to maturity. Harvesting begins partially due to grain moisture. Areas with frost indicate lower initial yields. The remainder maintains good potential. Low incidence of pests and diseases. Dry weather contributes to health, but is a concern in phases sensitive to water deficits.

Pre-germinated irrigated rice is establishing normally. Barley remains mostly vegetative, with flowering and fruiting occurring in spots and a timely first harvest; fungicide and insecticide treatments are proceeding satisfactorily. Beans are starting to grow well.

The first potato crop is progressing according to soil moisture. Recent rains have slowed operations in some areas. The first onion crop is entering the final stages of planting, with delays due to waterlogged soil.

Sugarcane harvest continues under stable weather. Cassava expands its area in some regions, and harvesting continues despite low prices. Tobacco accelerates transplanting and projects an increase in area.

Pastures suffer from low regrowth and reduced green mass, putting pressure on milk production and harvesting. Greenhouse vegetables continue to be planted. Rainfall eases field irrigation. Isolated hail causes localized damage. Fruit trees such as lemons, bananas, guavas, grapes, and strawberries maintain supply in local markets.

Soybean crops enter the preparatory phase. Producers apply limestone, desiccate, and organize seeds. Some await the release of the sanitary break. Others await heavier rainfall.