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The first bean crop is still in its initial phase in Rio Grande do Sul, with less than 10% of the projected area already planted. According to data released by Emater/RS-Ascar, the sown areas are mainly concentrated in locations with less exposure to frost and cold winds, while low temperatures limit plant development.
Temperature conditions have primarily hampered the initial development of crops planted earlier. In these crops, the plants exhibit reduced growth.
In higher altitude regions, some areas are already prepared or beginning to be sown. In lower altitude areas, cultivation for family subsistence is more advanced.
According to data released by Emater/RS-Ascar, the projection for the first harvest is 24,587 hectares planted, with an initial estimated productivity of 1,759 kg/ha.
In the Emater/RS-Ascar administrative region of Ijuí, planting intended for self-consumption is nearing completion, reaching 45% of the projected area.
The plants have small, elongated leaves, a characteristic observed in response to low temperature conditions.
In the Pelotas region, the first crops have begun to be planted in protected areas without risk of frost, especially in the municipalities of Pelotas and São Lourenço do Sul.
In the Soledade region, in the Lower Pardo River Valley, sowing for family subsistence has already been completed, while commercial cultivation is still relatively insignificant.
In the Centro-Serra and Alto da Serra do Botucaraí regions, where the highest altitude areas are located, the soils are prepared and some crops have already been planted for commercial purposes.
While planting progresses gradually, bean prices have also registered a slight increase in the state.
According to data released by Emater/RS-Ascar, the average price of a 60-kilogram sack rose 0.27% in the weekly survey, going from R$ 186.10 to R$ 186.60.
