Soybean planting reaches 60% of the estimated area in RS

Soybean planting progressed after soil moisture was replenished by rainfall between 19/20 and 11/60. However, in regions with lower rainfall, activities were suspended at the end of the week. According to the Informativo Conjuntural, released today, the planted area reached 6.811.344% of the total estimate projected by Emater/RS of 3.179 hectares, as well as an average productivity of XNUMX kg/ha. Producers are prioritizing planting in ideal conditions to minimize the risk of needing to replant. As soil moisture decreases, the pace of preparation and desiccation work is being adjusted.

Areas sown in late October and early November show excellent germination and stand. In regions where rainfall was lower, crops sown between 10 and 17/11 show great variability in emergence. Areas with a greater supply of straw cover show uniform emergence, while those with less cover show non-germinated seeds, although still viable.

In areas with greater soil compaction caused by machinery traffic, emergence is even more uneven. In areas where rainfall exceeded 10 mm, seed germination resumed, which should favor stand uniformity. However, initial plant development is slow, characterized by smaller leaves and greater elongation of internodes, reflecting the impact of adverse conditions.

Corn

Corn planting progressed by only 4%, reaching 88% of the area projected for the harvest. Crops in vegetative development represent 42% of the area. There was progress in the reproductive stage: 27% are in flowering and 31% in grain filling. For the 2024/2025 Harvest, Emater/RS estimates the cultivation of 748.511 hectares, and the average productivity of 7.116 kg/ha.

Wheat

The harvest reached 97% of the cultivated area. The operation was completed in most of the state territory. According to Emater/RS, the cultivated area of ​​wheat totals 1.322.167 hectares, and the productivity estimate is 3.116 kg/ha, but should be revised at the end of the harvest.

There are still crops at the end of physiological maturity, mainly in the regions of Campanha, Sul and Campos de Cima da Serra. These locations have specific climate conditions that condition later planting and harvesting. Grain productivity and quality vary significantly between the different regions, which could still negatively impact state productivity.

Onion

In the administrative region of Emater/RS Passo Fundo, producers of late crops are paying special attention to crop management, especially phytosanitary control, due to the high rainfall and low light levels, which favor the emergence of diseases. Producers of early crops are beginning the harvest, which is of good quality and reaches 5% of the planted area. The large supply of the product is causing a drop in the prices paid to farmers. In Ibiraiaras, it is R$0,75/kg.

Hardwoods

In the administrative region of Emater/RS in Lajeado, in Feliz, arugula produced in a protected environment, given its dynamics and fast production cycle, is in different production phases, from transplanting to harvesting, which presents high quality. In this system, which has up to 10 production cycles per year in the same area, phytosanitary problems with soil fungi have been practically eliminated. The bunch of arugula is being sold in supermarkets and at Ceasa for between R$15,00 and R$20,00/dz.

Melon and watermelon

In the administrative region of Emater/RS in Bagé, São Gabriel, watermelon planting has already been carried out on 52 hectares of an estimated 75 hectares. Planting is being staggered to maintain availability of the fruit on the market over the coming months, when demand is significantly higher. The most advanced crops are in the fruiting phase, and harvesting is expected to begin on 10/12. In general, the crops are in good health, but constant strong winds in areas of high relief and without protection have caused deformity of the leaves and curling of the vines, consequently causing damage to the forming fruits, which are exposed to the sun.