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Despite interruptions in sowing caused by heavy rains in some regions of Brazil, the general progress of the 2023 wheat harvest is promising, according to recent information released by Conab. In Rio Grande do Sul, intense rainfall forced a pause in sowing operations. However, already sown crops exhibit robust germination and excellent plant stand and early development.
The situation is similar in Paraná, where rains temporarily halted sowing operations, as well as the application of pesticides and top dressing in crops. Despite this, the crops implemented are progressing well, with the majority of crops in vegetative development and some already beginning the grain filling phase.
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In Santa Catarina, sowing progressed little due to constant rain. The first crops sown are in the tillering phase and, in the Planalto region, few producers have started sowing. In Bahia, crops are in the vegetative development phase and are in good condition. In the state of Goiás, rainfed areas are starting to harvest, while the majority of irrigated crops are in the flowering phase. In Mato Grosso do Sul, crops benefit from adequate soil moisture and persistent cold weather. However, the rainy weather interrupted phytosanitary treatments, especially in the few crops that had started flowering.
In Minas Gerais, crops are mainly in the grain filling phase, although some have already begun to mature. In general, they present good implantation and satisfactory tillering. However, the southern region records the occurrence of caterpillars and the most advanced crops in the south and in the Triangle report cases of blast. Finally, in São Paulo, most crops are in the grain filling phase. Therefore, despite some interruptions in sowing, the progress of the 2023 wheat harvest remains positive, with good prospects for producers across the country.
Wheat crop sowing progress update shows significant progress
Considering the seven main wheat producing states, sowing progress has now reached 60.0% by June 17, a significant increase from the previous week's 46.9% and slightly ahead of the 55.4% in the same harvest period last.
In Rio Grande do Sul, sowing progress has now matched the pace of last harvest, with 35.0% of sowing completed by June 17th. This value represents a significant jump of 23.0% compared to the previous week. In Paraná, sowing exceeded that of the previous harvest, with an impressive 82.0% completed by June 17th, compared to 75.0% in the previous week. Santa Catarina, despite constant rains that delayed sowing, also saw a modest increase, from 4.6% in the previous week to 7.0% by June 17th.
This data suggests that despite weather challenges that have led to temporary disruptions, wheat sowing in 2023 is progressing at a healthy pace, bringing optimism for the productivity of this year's crop. Wheat producers across the country are working hard to ensure that these seeds have all the conditions to thrive in the coming months, which will translate into a good harvest at the end of the cycle.
Information obtained from the Harvest Progress bulletin of the National Supply Company (Conab)
Source: Seane Lennon | agrolink
