Estimates for 2021/22 soybeans in Southern Brazil reduced

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Recent rains in the two states have helped temporarily, but more rain is needed to recharge the soil moisture after one of the worst droughts in recent memory.

The Department of Rural Economics for the state of Paraná (DERAL) lowered their estimate for the 2021/22 soybean crop to 12.8 million tons compared to 13.1 million last month.

This is 39% lower than their initial estimate of 21 million at the start of the growing season and 35% lower than last year’s production of 19.8 million tons.

In their latest assessment of the soybean crop in the state of Paraná, DERAL rated the soybeans as 31% poor, 33% average, and 36% good. The soybeans are 3% in vegetative development, 12% flowering, 60% filling pods, 25% mature, and 8% harvested.

In the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, the state’s Agriculture and Livestock Federation (FAMASUL) now expects the state’s 2021/22 soybean production to reach 11.4 million tons, down 13.8% compared to last year even though the soybean acreage increased 7% to 3.7 million hectares.

The average soybean yield in Mato Grosso do Sul was reduced to 50.6 sacks per hectare, down 19.4% from last year. FAMASUL rated the soybeans at 31% poor, 36% average, and 36% good.

Southeastern Mato Grosso do Sul has been the region of the state most impacted by the dry conditions and the soybeans are rated 95% poor and 5% average.