Brazil Completes 60% of Soybean Harvest Amid Weather Delays

19-Mar-2026 05:11 PM

São Paulo: Brazil has completed around 60% of its soybean harvest for the current season, with harvesting activities progressing steadily after brief weather-related disruptions. Recent rainfall had temporarily slowed operations, but improved weather conditions have helped farmers resume harvesting at a faster pace. However, the overall harvest progress remains slightly slower compared to last year.

It is important to note that Brazil is the world’s largest producer and exporter of soybeans. The key producing states include Mato Grosso, Paraná, and Rio Grande do Sul.

In Mato Grosso, where early sowing takes place, harvesting also begins sooner, and nearly 95% of the soybean crop has already been harvested. In Paraná, about 65% of the crop has been harvested so far. Meanwhile, in Rio Grande do Sul, located in the southernmost part of the country, harvesting has only just begun.

Under Brazil’s agricultural regulations, soybean harvesting must be completed by May 15, as the “soybean-free” period begins from May 16, during which no soybean plants are allowed in the fields.