The rebound in the cooling of the Pacific Ocean and no rain in sight for the first fortnight was added the presence of an important center of high pressure and temperatures that will again reach extreme values, indicated the Rosario Stock Exchange (BCR).
For the first fortnight of January no rains are expected and the problem of lack of humidity is aggravated by the presence of an important high pressure center located in the east of the country; and temperatures will rise to exceed normal values for January and reach extreme values at the beginning of next week.
For its part, from the Cereal Bag predicted for the next few days “Moderate temperatures, followed by a heat wave and low rainfall in most of the agricultural area.”
And for Brazil they expect “moderate temperatures and abundant rainfall in most of Brazil, with the exception of its extreme northeast and south, which will receive scant contributions.”
This situation could cause “an even greater loss in the potential yields of some crops,” such as early corn, warned the BCR, which clarified that the rains at the beginning of the year “were not enough to stop the damage to the cereal.”
The early corn planted in the provinces of Santa Fe, Córdoba, Entre Ríos and Buenos Aires is in a very delicate situation: in the eastern part of the country, yield losses ranging from 20 to 40% are confirmed.
Thus, the expectations of yields range from 60 to 80 quintals per hectare in lots with regular condition (which would cover production costs) and from 80 to 100 qq / ha in those in good condition. “In 2022 there will be no yields of 140 qq / ha as many reached last year”, explain the technicians.
On the other hand, the condition of the soybeans registered an improvement but the passage to more critical stages of the crop requires between 50 to 80 mm more water so that it does not lose yield potential; and in the areas least benefited by the rains, the deterioration continues.
Weeks ago, Argentina had excellent chances of once again having a record corn season – exceeding 56 million tons for the first time – and approaching 50 million in soybeans. In addition to the lack of rainfall and temperatures above 40 ° C, as well as the scarce reserves of moisture existing in the deep levels of the soil, the La Niña phenomenon is added – mild, but for the second consecutive year – and a center of high pressure in the center of the country that “puts the heavy season in check,” highlighted the BCR.
Concerns about the South American crop led to a rise in prices in Chicago, where soybean futures rose 13% from December; Y a lower supply could increase global food inflation.
For Carlos Joseph
Source From: Ambito
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