Summary
- Brazil’s grain cultivation areas might see slower growth in the upcoming farming season due to stagnant prices.
- Production costs have reduced by 23% over two years, with a 40% increase in government funding through Plano Safra to counterbalance the effects.
- Concerns exist about achieving historical growth rates due to unattractive grain prices, but other crops like rice, cotton, peanuts, cocoa, and coffee show resilience.
- The government is promoting grain production and enhancing rice production security as part of broader strategies for food security and agricultural competitiveness.