Brazil: Adverse weather reduces white oat productivity in Rio Grande do Sul

The article reports on the completion of the white oat harvest in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, with a total cultivated area of 354,987 hectares. The estimated productivity per hectare was 2,247 kg, marking a 9.17% decrease from the initial forecast, totaling the production at 797,759 tons. The decrease in productivity was attributed to adverse weather conditions, inadequate fertility management, and crop health issues. Furthermore, the article notes the variation in average prices across regions, with Ijuí reporting the lowest price at R$60.00 and Passo Fundo the highest at R$78.00 for a 60-kilo bag.

According to the Informativo Conjuntural published by Emater/RS, the white oat harvest has been completed in Rio Grande do Sul. The cultivated area reached 354,987 hectares, with an estimated productivity of 2,247 kg per hectare. This value represents a reduction of 9.17% in relation to the previous forecast of 2,474 kg/ha. Total production was revised to 797,759 tons, impacted by adverse weather conditions, such as heavy rains and strong winds, which particularly affected some regions of the state. In addition, inadequate fertility management and crop health ...