Brazil, a significant player in global agriculture, has projected a 17% growth in its harvest for 2023 compared to the previous year, aiming to achieve another record-breaking harvest.
According to official data from the Brazilian Institute of Statistics and Geography (IBGE), the country expects to produce 307 million tons of grains this year, an increase of 44 million tons from 2022.
This latest projection represents a 0.6% increase compared to the May forecast, which initially estimated a harvest of 305 million tons.
The expected rise in production applies to all major crops, except rice, with sorghum forecasted to increase by 34%, soybeans by 24%, and corn by 13% compared to 2022.
The harvested area is anticipated to reach approximately 77 million hectares, which is 5% higher than the previous year and slightly above the previous forecast.
If these projections materialize, Brazil will achieve record harvests for two consecutive years (2022 and 2023), rebounding from the setbacks experienced in 2021 due to adverse weather conditions that led to a reduced harvest of 253 million tons.
In 2022, Brazil harvested 263 million tons of grains, representing a 4% increase from the previous year.
To further support sustainable agricultural development projects, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recently launched an extensive financing program worth 364 billion reais (US$76 billion or 68 billion euros), which he considers the largest ever presented in the country.
These positive projections highlight Brazil’s position as a key player in global agriculture, reinforcing its potential to contribute to the international food supply and economic growth.