MS soybean crops are in good condition

Siga/MS project report indicates that more than 70% of crops are developing well

17.01.2025 | 16:42 (UTC -3)
João Prestes

A report on the development conditions of soybean crops prepared by technicians from the Siga/MS Project in the second week of January maintains the production expectation of approximately 14 million tons for the 2024/2025 harvest, with an average productivity of 51,7 bags per hectare. On average, soybean crops in Mato Grosso do Sul are in good development conditions (70,9%), while 17,7% were considered regular and 11,4% poor.

The North Region is in better condition, with 93,5% of crops in good condition and 6,5% in fair condition. The crops in the South Region have the worst development conditions, with 39,5% considered good, 34,6% fair and 25,6% poor. In total, 4.501 million hectares were cultivated with soybeans in the current harvest.

The lack of rain impacted agriculture, especially in the southern region of the state, with around 24 municipalities considered below the estimated state average productivity. In 30 days of moderate drought, there was little rainfall, ranging from 1,4 millimeters to 66,6 millimeters, and 10 days of severe drought with no rainfall in the region.

However, significant rainfall has been recorded throughout the state in recent days. Accumulated rainfall in 72 hours was 54,6 millimeters in Fátima do Sul, 76,6 millimeters in Cassilândia and 40 millimeters in Rio Verde de Mato Grosso. In any case, the drought between September and mid-October significantly affected crops in the southern region, which were in the plant development phase. In December, these crops began the grain filling period and, now, in January, they are in the maturation and harvesting period.

The technicians from Siga/MS estimate that the next few weeks will be decisive for the South region. This week, rain is expected to return to some municipalities. If the 16-day forecast is confirmed, volumes of up to 203 millimeters are expected for the region, “which could still save many crops that have not yet begun the grain filling period, especially those planted in October and November,” they assess.

The Siga/MS Project (Agribusiness Geographic Information System) is coordinated by Semadesc (Secretariat of Environment, Development, Science, Technology and Innovation) in partnership with Aprosoja/MS (Association of Soybean Producers of MS) ​​and Famasul (Federation of Agriculture of Mato Grosso do Sul).

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