RS 2024/25 Harvest: wheat continues to develop well

The 2024/25 wheat harvest is progressing at an adequate pace in Rio Grande do Sul. According to the Informative Conjuntural released this Thursday (11/9) by Emater/RS, 55% of the crops are at the end of the vegetative cycle, 30% in flowering and 15% in grain filling.

Frequent rainfall ensures good soil moisture content but has hampered phytosanitary management, especially the preventive application of fungicides. Despite this, crop health remains satisfactory in most regions. Production potential is considered promising, supported by mild temperatures and a good plant stand. The cultivated area is estimated at 1,19 million hectares, with an average projected yield of 2.997 kg/ha.

Other winter crops

Weather conditions also favor white oat crops, which are showing normal growth: 27% of the crops are in vegetative development, 33% in flowering, 32% in grain filling, 6% in maturation, and 2% already harvested. The crop occupies 401,2 hectares, with an expected yield of 2.254 kg/ha.

In canola, the reproductive stages predominate—55% in flowering and 40% in grain filling. Production potential is high, reflecting the good number of siliques per plant and good health. The area is estimated at 203,2 hectares, with a projected yield of 1.737 kg/ha.

Barley crops are 73% vegetatively developing, 18% flowering, and 9% grain forming. Phenological development is normal, with adequate production potential and crops in good phytosanitary condition.

Summer harvest 2025/26

Corn planting is progressing at varying rates. Heavy rains in some regions have delayed sowing, while in others, producers have already completed the first window of Agricultural Zoning. The projected area is 785 hectares, with a productivity of 7.376 kg/ha.

Vegetable and fruit crops

Vegetables have been growing well thanks to mild temperatures and adequate light. In several regions, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, and onion crops are showing excellent health and uniform growth.

In fruit production, the Letícia plum tree is in full bloom, while the Fortune variety has already begun to set fruit. Producers are stepping up phytosanitary measures to prevent diseases such as brown rot.

Pastures

Winter forages, especially ryegrass, provide a good supply of green mass. Native grasslands, however, remain fallow, with limited use to ensure future availability.