Brazil should harvest 353,1 million tons of grains in the 2025/26 harvest

Brazilian grain production is expected to reach 353,1 million tons in the 2025/26 harvest. This figure represents a 0,3% increase compared to the previous cycle. The projected planted area is 83,9 million hectares, a 2,6% increase, according to the National Supply Company (Conab).

The Central-West region leads production, with 174,5 million tons, equivalent to 49,4% of the national total. The Center-South concentrates 84,2% of production, while the North and Northeast together account for 55,8 million tons, 15,8% of the total volume.

A soybean It remains the country's main crop. Production is estimated at 176,1 million tons, a 2,7% increase, or 4,6 million tons more than the previous harvest. The cultivated area increased by 2,8%, reaching 48,7 million hectares. Productivity saw a slight decrease of 0,1%, reflecting irregular rainfall in Mato Grosso do Sul and soil limitations in Goiás.

O corn It is expected to face a 1,5% drop in production. The projection is 138,9 million tons, compared to 141 million in the last harvest. Productivity is down 5,3%, with a reduction of 343 kg/ha, influenced by weather problems in the South and Southeast. The planted area, however, increased by 4%, reaching 22,8 million hectares.

O sorghum The data shows strong expansion. Estimated production is 6,7 million tons, a 9,2% increase. The cultivated area grew by 11,3%, reaching 1,8 million hectares. Productivity, however, decreased by 1,9%. Most of the cultivation occurs in the second crop season.

A mamona Progress is being made in all indicators. Production grew by 47,4%, reaching 147,4 tons. The cultivated area increased by 9,3%, totaling 76,1 hectares. Productivity rose by 34,8%, driven by good weather conditions in Bahia.

the culture of sunflower Production is also advancing, with an estimated 101,9 tons, a 1,5% increase. The planted area grew by 3,1%. Productivity fell by 1,5%, reflecting the regularity of rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul.

O cotton The cultivated area is expected to decrease by 2,8%, totaling 2 million hectares. Cotton production is estimated at 3,8 million tons. Planting is underway, with 25,1% completed in the first week of January.

Production bean It should reach 3 million tons, a decrease of 0,5%. The first crop saw a reduction of 11,1% in area and 7,4% in production. The remaining crops will be sown until July.

For riceThe estimate indicates a 13,3% drop in production, with 11,1 million tons. The irrigated area decreased by 6,6%. The production of rainfed rice fell by 26%, totaling 857 tons.

Production peanut It also declined. The forecast is for 1,1 million tons, a drop of 1,9%. The planted area saw a slight increase of 0,5%.

O Sesame Estimates remain stable: 399,4 tons of production and 608 hectares of cultivated area.

The planting of the first summer crops is almost complete. Initial harvests have already begun in some regions. The second and third crop plantings will be completed by June.