Argentina’s wheat crop is facing challenges due to ongoing dry weather, particularly in the western farming regions, as reported by the Buenos Aires grains exchange. The exchange noted that recent cold and dry conditions have already impacted the crop, which spans approximately 6.3 million hectares (15.6 million acres) for the 2024/25 season, with planting now complete.
While eastern farming areas have received adequate rainfall, farmers in the west are in urgent need of precipitation, which is unlikely to arrive in the coming week. The exchange’s weekly weather report indicated that most of the agricultural areas will experience little to no rainfall, with only pockets receiving moderate amounts.
The lack of water supply is causing stress on the more advanced stages of the wheat crop. Currently, just over half of the national crop is rated in “normal” condition, while about a third is classified as “good-to-excellent,” and the remainder is in “regular-to-poor” condition.
Additionally, rains are crucial for the upcoming corn planting season, set to begin in September. The exchange forecasts the corn crop at 49 million tons, maintaining levels from the previous harvest.