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Argentina's Soybean and Corn Production Threatened by Heatwave



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Argentina's Soybean and Corn Production Threatened by Heatwave

InfoSAWIT, BUENOS AIRES – Soybean and corn crops in Argentina are facing a heatwave in the coming days that could potentially reduce yields, according to meteorologist German Heinzenknecht on Monday (January 13, 2025). Although rain is expected to fall this weekend, its impact is deemed insufficient to save the crops.

Argentina, one of the world's leading exporters of soybeans, corn, and wheat, has been experiencing prolonged drought since the beginning of the summer in the Southern Hemisphere last month.

Heinzenknecht, a meteorologist from the climate consultancy CCA, predicts that rain will begin to fall on Friday, marking the start of a normalization in rainfall patterns. “This is the toughest week,” said Heinzenknecht, predicting temperatures could reach between 36 to 40 degrees Celsius in several key agricultural regions of the country.

“The combination of high temperatures and water shortages, given that there has been no rain in the core agricultural zones since December 23, creates very difficult conditions,” he added.

According to Heinzenknecht, the expected rainfall will range from 25 to 40 millimeters in some parts of the main agricultural regions. However, this rainfall will not be uniform and is considered too late to prevent damage to the harvest. “I am not confident that the crops will escape the adverse effects,” he stated.

The Rosario Grain Exchange currently estimates Argentina's soybean production at around 53 million to 53.5 million metric tons, while corn production is expected to be between 50 million and 53 million tons. Argentina is the world's largest exporter of soybean oil and meal, and the third-largest supplier of corn globally.

Despite this, Heinzenknecht remains optimistic that weather patterns may change with more normal rainfall expected in February. (T2)


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