Flooding still continues in Rio Grande do Sul and is generating significant concerns, especially in the agricultural sector. Marcos Rubin, founder of @Veeries Agronegócio, expressed his concern about the challenges arising from these adverse weather conditions.
Excessive humidity has caused serious damage to soybean and corn crops, resulting in discounts for producers and increasing the risk of production losses. Estimates indicate that losses could reach 1.5 million tons of soy and 400 thousand tons of corn, increasing pressure on farmers in the region.
Although some soybean crushers have resumed operations, a unit in Canoas continues to face difficulties due to the direct impacts of the floods. The reduction in the mixture of biodiesel in diesel oil, initially applied throughout the state, is now restricted to specific municipalities, including Canoas, Esteio, Rio Grande and Santa Maria, raising concerns in the sector.
Road problems persist, causing additional damage and delaying repair efforts for affected infrastructure. Cost estimates for reconstruction vary according to sources, but everyone agrees that the investment required will be significant. This situation also has a direct impact on the transport of agricultural products, further worsening the situation for producers.
Although the Port of Rio Grande is operating normally this Monday, access difficulties due to roadblocks have made it difficult for soybeans to arrive at the port. This situation raises additional concerns for the flow of the harvest and export logistics.
Fertilizer blenders in the region faced significant losses due to flooding in their warehouses. The full impact of this damage will only be known after the water level drops. Despite this, it is already clear that deliveries scheduled for May are compromised, especially in Greater Porto Alegre.
Source: Leonardo Gottems | agrolink
