Maize 2024/25 planting in Brazil and Argentina.

03-Dec-2024 09:51 AM

Maize 2024/25 planting in Brazil and Argentina.
The 2024/25 maize planting season in Brazil and Argentina is progressing with notable differences in planting pace and regional conditions.
Brazil:
Planting Progress: By the end of last week, 93% of early maize planting in Brazil was completed, marking a 7% increase from the previous week and 10% ahead of the same time last year (83% in 2023).
Regional Focus: Farmers in key states like São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Goiás are wrapping up soybean planting and will shift their focus to maize in the coming days.
Weather Concerns: While drought conditions persist in some parts of southern Brazil, there are expectations for rainfall that could help mitigate these concerns.
Argentina:
Planting Progress: Argentina's maize planting is 39.4% complete, showing a slower pace with just a 0.8% increase from last week.
Regional Variations:
The main production areas (such as Buenos Aires) are about 75-80% planted.
In southern Argentina, planting is around 30-50% complete.
Northern Argentina has yet to begin planting.
Area & Production Forecast: The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange anticipates that maize planting in Argentina will reach 6.3 million hectares, with a production forecast of 47 million tonnes.
Overall, Brazil is ahead of schedule with its maize planting, especially in the early regions, while Argentina is progressing more slowly, with significant regional variability in planting pace. The weather outlook, particularly for Brazil's southern regions, will be a key factor in shaping outcomes as the season progresses.