PR 2025/26 Harvest: Rains affect wheat and corn.

Weather conditions influenced the progress of agricultural activities in Paraná between August 25th and 31st, according to the Department of Rural Economy (Deral) of the Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply (Seab). While rainfall hampered operations and favored the occurrence of diseases in wheat crops, the harvest of the second corn crop advanced to its final phase in much of the state.

In wheat, crops are at varying stages, from flowering and grain filling to maturation and the beginning of harvest. Prolonged periods of rain have hampered the application of pesticides and favored the occurrence of leaf spots, Fusarium head blight, and blast.

In some regions, frosts, low sunlight, and ear diseases have reduced productivity expectations. On the other hand, there are areas with good development and favorable prospects. Harvesting has already begun in several locations and should gain momentum with improved weather conditions. The cleared areas are also beginning to be prepared for the cultivation of summer crops.

Among other winter cereals, barley is still undergoing cultivation practices, with earlier-maturing areas advancing into the reproductive period. White oats and black oats have also begun to be harvested in some locations, while other areas remain in the maturation phase.

Second-crop corn reaches its final stage.

The second-crop corn harvest advanced significantly during the week and is nearing completion in much of Paraná. However, rains temporarily interrupted operations in some areas and increased the moisture content of the grains still remaining in the field.

The weather also negatively impacted product quality in some of the most recently harvested areas. Despite this, yields were at or close to expectations in several regions.

At the same time, planting of summer corn has begun. Operations are progressing at a faster pace in areas with favorable conditions, although some producers remain cautious given the weather outlook and input costs.

Soybeans are starting to come onto the radar.

With the end of the fallow period, producers are intensifying preparations for soybean planting. In areas where the second corn crop harvest has already been completed, soil preparation, straw management, and other planting operations are progressing.

However, the start of sowing depends on the occurrence of adequate soil moisture conditions.

The planting of the rainy season beans is also in its initial phase and should progress in the coming days, following the summer crop calendar. For tomatoes, the regular crop cultivation in greenhouses has already begun.

Coffee and sugarcane harvesting progresses.

The coffee harvest is in its final stages in several regions and has already been completed in parts of the state. In some municipalities, production met expectations. After the fruit is harvested, the coffee plantations receive cultivation treatments in preparation for the next harvests, while some crops are already showing new flowering.

Deral also highlights the performance of irrigated areas, which recorded above-average productivity.

In sugarcane, the harvest progressed during the week, accompanied by crop management practices and replanting in areas near the sugar and ethanol plants.

Cassava harvesting continues according to schedule. Crops in more advanced cycles are entering the final phase, while areas in the first cycle are beginning to be harvested. In some regions, rains have temporarily interrupted operations.

Potatoes and tobacco are advancing in the field.

Soil preparation and planting of the first potato crop are progressing with mechanization and the use of leased land. The second potato crop is in good condition and is in the maturation and harvesting stages.

In tobacco farming, the transplanting of seedlings initially produced in protected environments has progressed to their final planting areas. Producers are preparing and piling the land and waiting for suitable moisture conditions.

According to Deral, planting has begun earlier than in the previous harvest, and there is a slight expansion of the cultivated area, impacting leasing costs.

Orange prices worry producers.

The orange harvest is on schedule, but remuneration remains a point of concern. The low prices received by producers have led to sales below the cost of production in parts of the region.

In pastures, on the other hand, the scenario is favorable. The availability of green mass remains high in several regions, contributing to the feeding and management of beef cattle, dairy cattle, and small animals.