More regular rainfall in parts of the North, Northeast and South regions of the country favored the development of Brazilian crops between May 1st and 21st. This information is contained in the Agricultural Monitoring Bulletin released on Thursday (21) by the National Supply Company (Conab), with analyses referring to summer and winter crops of the 2025/26 harvest. In contrast, the predominance of dry weather in the center of the country, including areas of Matopiba, maintained water restrictions, mainly for the second-crop corn sown later. According to the survey, the highest rainfall volumes occurred in the north of the North Region, in the east of the Northeast and in part of the South Region. The increase in soil moisture favored the development of second-crop corn in Pará and Paraná, in addition to enabling the start of sowing of beans and third-crop corn in areas of Sealba. In Mato Grosso do Sul, parts of Mato Grosso and São Paulo, rainfall combined with lower temperatures also contributed to maintaining soil moisture and the development of most crops. Spectral data analyzed by the Company indicate satisfactory conditions in most producing regions. The vegetation index evolved similarly to the previous harvest in most monitored areas, approaching or even exceeding the highest values recorded in the previous cycle in some locations. Mato Grosso do Sul and Paraná showed a recovery in the index due to the more regular rainfall throughout May. For wheat, the bulletin indicates good crop conditions in Paraná, favored by the reduction in temperatures. In Mato Grosso do Sul and São Paulo, meteorological conditions remain positive for crop development. In Goiás and Minas Gerais, however, the situation remains critical due to water scarcity and high temperatures.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.