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The 40th edition of the Soybean Research Meeting (RPS), the main scientific forum dedicated to the soybean agricultural complex, will be held on June 10th and 11th by Embrapa Soja at Buffet Planalto in Londrina (PR). The event will discuss the advances, challenges, and innovations that directly impact this soybean crop. Registration is available; access it by clicking [here]. here.
The expectation is to gather around 450 participants, including scientists, technicians, producers, input companies, and public and private educational and extension institutions. According to Embrapa Soja researcher Liliane Henning, president of RPS, the event aims to promote the exchange of knowledge and professional development, presenting the strategic challenges for the sustainability of Brazilian soybeans. “I hope this event inspires new reflections, connections, and initiatives capable of driving even more relevant results for the entire soybean production chain,” emphasizes Liliane.
The program includes opening and closing plenary sessions, 12 thematic panels, and a workshop on Integrated Pest Management (IPM-soybean) practices, led by more than 40 speakers. 95 technical papers were received in the form of extended abstracts, which will be published in the online version of the Extended Abstracts of the 40th Soybean Research Meeting.
World's largest producer of soybeans
Brazil remains the world's largest soybean producer, reaching a record 180 million tons in the 2026/2027 harvest, according to the National Supply Company (Conab). The country allocated 48 million hectares to soybean cultivation, registering an average productivity of 3,697 kg per hectare (kg/ha).
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Brazil's leadership is consolidated with a significant advantage over its main competitor, the United States. According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), American production totaled 115.99 million tons, cultivated on 32.55 million hectares. Furthermore, according to Conab, Mato Grosso, Brazil's largest soybean producer, recorded a spectacular harvest of 51.62 million tons. This result stems from a powerful combination: the largest planted area in the country, with 13 million hectares, coupled with an impressive productivity of 3,969 kg per hectare (kg/ha), the highest among major producers.
Paraná secured second place nationally, with a production of 21.55 million tons of the grain, cultivated in an area of 5.74 million hectares. Closely following in second place, Goiás consolidates its strength in the Central-West region with a production of 20.15 million tons.
In fourth place in the ranking, Rio Grande do Sul presents a contrasting scenario. The state of Rio Grande do Sul has the second largest area dedicated to soybeans in the country, with 6.73 million hectares, surpassing Paraná and Goiás in land area. However, total production reached 18.63 million tons, reflecting an average productivity of 2,769 kg/ha, the lowest rate among the leaders.
