Grain acreage in Brazil is expected to grow by 2% in 2026, reaching 84.5 million hectares, according to DATAGRO.

Brazil is expected to register another year of expansion in the area dedicated to the production of cereals and oilseeds. According to the new report from… DATAGRO GrainsThe total area is expected to grow by 2% in 2026, reaching 84.5 million hectares — the 15th consecutive year of increase. Total grain production is estimated at 366.651 million tons, slightly above the initially projected 364.713 million tons. If confirmed, this volume will be 2% higher than the revised record of the current harvest (359.424 million tons). "This volume would be in line with the expected increase in the area to be sown and the initial expectation of average productivity within the normal range, considering regular weather and a reasonable level of input use," the report points out.

Cereals: planted area expected to grow by 2%, driven by corn.

The area dedicated to cereals is expected to increase from 31.769 million hectares to 32.484 million hectares (+2%). Even so, potential production is estimated at 174.030 million tons, a slight decrease of 1% compared to the revised record harvest of 2025. The increase is led by corn, with an initial projection of a 3% increase in area, driven by favorable prices, marketing, and income. Sorghum is also expected to expand its area by 9%. Rice (-6%) and beans (-2%) are expected to reduce their area due to the sharp drop in prices. For wheat, uncertainties remain high, but… DATAGRO It is working on a 4% expansion in the winter area.

Oilseeds: soybeans continue to expand, while cotton declines.

In oilseeds, the DATAGRO The total area estimated for soybeans in 2026 (+2%) is 52.054 million hectares, maintaining the expansion trend observed in the last eight harvests. Potential production is 192.621 million tons, a 4% increase over the record of 2025. However, the two major crops are following different paths. Soybeans will see a 2% increase in area, consolidating the 19th consecutive year of growth and a new historical record. In turn, cotton is expected to decrease by 4% in area after a 9% increase in 2025, reflecting market and cost adjustments.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.