Autumn begins with erratic weather in the main producing regions.

The start of autumn, from this Friday (20), will be marked by a Irregular weather in Brazil's main grain-producing regions., with alternating periods of heavy rainfall and above-average heat. According to the new Climate Report from the DATAGROIn recent days, temperatures have exceeded 32°C across the country, with peaks near 36°C in the South, up to 7°C above the historical average for March. Southern RegionThe month has accumulated rainfall below expectations, averaging 70.5 mm so far. Despite this, the summer corn harvest is progressing, with Paraná in its final phase (80%), while Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina are proceeding at a slower pace. The forecast indicates dry weather in the coming days, with the return of rain from March 23rd, potentially reaching up to 100 mm in areas of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. SoutheastRain has returned after a period of heat and dry weather, raising March's accumulated rainfall to near or above average levels, particularly in São Paulo and Minas Gerais. Soybean harvesting continues, but at a slower pace than usual, as does the planting of winter corn. The trend is for reduced rainfall in the coming days, with predominantly stable weather until the end of the month. The outlook is for regular rainfall in the region. Central-West, with accumulated rainfall close to 75% of the monthly average. The soybean harvest continues at a good pace, especially in Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, while the planting of winter corn is practically complete in some areas. The forecast indicates continued rainfall in the coming days, which could benefit crop development. According to the document, in Matopiba region (Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí and Bahia), rainfall continues to be influenced by the Intertropical Convergence Zone, with significant volumes, but still below average in some areas. Soybean harvesting is progressing unevenly across the states, with Tocantins leading. Accumulated rainfall between 50 and 100 mm is expected in the coming days, favoring soil moisture. To read more… Climate Report complete information about the beginning of fallaccess the analysis section from the DATAGRO.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.