Dry and Hot Weather Threatens Crops in Argentina

29-Jan-2026 11:13 AM

Rosario. In the Latin American country of Argentina, a prolonged lack of rain and hot, dry weather are not only affecting the planting of soybeans and corn but also negatively impacting crop development.

The severe drought and heat may necessitate replanting in some areas. In recent days, temperatures in several parts of Argentina have soared to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), causing the soil to dry out rapidly.

It is worth noting that Argentina is the world's third-largest producer and exporter of soybeans, and the leading exporter of soybean oil and soybean meal.

India imports the majority of its soybean oil from Argentina. Similarly, Argentina ranks fourth in the world in corn production and third in exports, although India does not import corn from Argentina.

In Argentina, which borders Brazil, the planting of soybeans and corn begins relatively later. To date, planting has been completed on 93-94 percent of the total designated area for corn and 96-97 percent for soybeans.

Although the United States and Brazil are expected to have excellent harvests of these two important agricultural products, ensuring ample supply and availability in the global market and keeping prices stable,

a crop failure in Argentina could lead to a strengthening of prices in the international market. Harvesting of the new crop has already begun in Brazil, while it will begin in Argentina in February-March.