New projection for São Paulo points to production of 300 thousand tons of wheat

Wheat production in São Paulo was once again a topic of discussion at the second meeting of the Wheat Sector Chamber of the State of São Paulo, held on the morning of June 08th at the Capão Bonito Agricultural Cooperative (CACB), in Capão. Bonito (SP). On this occasion, the new estimate for the cereal harvest showed a reduction to 300 thousand tons.

According to the President of the Chamber Ruy Zanardi, this drop is mainly related to the non-accounting of production data from independent cereal producers, with no connection to the state's cooperatives. “We still believe that we can reach the 400 thousand tons initially predicted, with the integration of harvests from producers who are not linked to any organization.”

The picture presented by the four largest cooperatives in the state indicated that the climate was favorable for the initial development of wheat, with rain at the ideal time being one of the main factors for this achievement. “In addition to the contribution of the climate, correct planting management also helped to develop the cereal already cultivated in this harvest”, adds Zanardi.

Despite having contributed positively at first, the weather conditions predicted for the coming months cause concern for the São Paulo wheat chain. “The expectation is for drought at the beginning of the second half of the year. This could compromise the final development of the cereal, one of the most important phases of cultivation,” he explains.

Wheat market context

The current wheat market scenario was also discussed during the Sector Chamber meeting. During the presentation by SODRUGESTVO Head of Wheat Douglas Araújo, the professional outlined a global and Brazilian overview of the cereal. “From a macro-environment perspective, in which the world has the lowest wheat stock in six years, factors such as the pandemic and recession produced the context we find ourselves in today.”

“In return, Brazil expanded its wheat production and export capacity, by producing a competitive and quality cereal. In any case, domestic consumption is not yet fully supplied by our own production and, therefore, we import wheat from other sources to supply the mills, but Brazil is heading towards self-sufficiency in the near future”, concludes Araújo.